Not Kidding~!

2011-01-22T03:08:00.002+08:00

My Dad.. He passed away peacefully on 20 Jan 2011 at 1451hrs, after fighting pneumonia for sometime.

This is how the story goes.. On 18th Nov 2010, he fell while going from his bedroom toilet to his bed. I was on leave at home that day, planned to bring my 2 nephews out for a movie. As my nephews just came home from school, I went to take a short nap because they always take a very long time to eat lunch and shower. But I jumped out of my bed soon after I heard Ryan shouted 'Gong Gong fall down!!' I rushed to the room to find my dad sitting on the floor and couldn't get up. I helped him up onto the bed, and feared that he might have a bad injury, but he said he's ok, not painful.. However, later on he had trouble walking and that's when I know he must had injured his leg.

So the ambulance came and brought him to TTSH. It never occurred to me that that would be the last time my dad is home. Never... About a year ago he fractured his left hip, and he was home after 1 month. I thought it would be the same this time round.

So the doctor found out that he fractured his hip from the x-ray, and this would require surgery if Dad wants to walk again. After some thoughts and discussions we decided to let him go under the knife because Dad was an active guy, and being confined to a wheelchair will be very tough for him. Plus, he also wanted to walk, to be independent.

However, the surgery had to wait because they found that my Dad had pneumonia (that explains why he felt faint and fell). They had to ensure that he had no other problems before they can start the operation. So it took about 1-2 weeks to treat him and the doctors declared that my Dad is fit for surgery. We were cautiously happy, because no operation has a 100% success rate. Everything went well and soon he was back, and even did some light physiotherapy at ward 12C.

The plan was to transfer him to Ren Ci hospital for his physiotherapy, and then bring him home. We estimated that he will make it just in time for CNY celebrations (based on his previous fracture), but complications set in.. He would sometimes have low blood iron, low oxygen levels, high white blood cells etc, and Ren Ci would not accept him because they dont have the facilities to treat Dad if he got some serious problems.

And so started the transfer/cannot transfer period.. TTSH will inform us that Dad and be transferred the next day, and after we took leave and went down on that day, they will then inform us that he can't be transferred due to some reasons (high white blood cells, low oxygen etc).. It was a frustrating period for Dad because he wanted to go home badly, and the longer he stayed in TTSH, the longer he couldn't go home. He was demoralised and actually said he rather die because he felt useless and don't want to be a burden to us. He also told my auntie that he was worried that he had no money for his own funeral. I was devastated because I know my family is not financially sound, and to hear Dad said that I felt useless... As a son, I have no money for that. Man, after working for 2 years, my bank account has never exceed 5k. How sad is that?? So much loans, bills to pay...

Eventually Dad was able to transfer to Ren Ci Ward 13 on 30 Dec 2010. We were glad that finally he can move on to the next phase of his recovery, which is the physiotherapy part. He was doing well, and I even attended one of his physio session. He stood up with the aid of a machine and from the looks of it, everything was encouraging and I even thought that he can be home by mid Jan.

However, he started to cough badly with a lot of phlegm. Antibiotics and cough medicine didn't help and I started to push Ren Ci to send a doc to see him. Then on the 11 Feb 2011, Ren Ci informed me that Dad was sent to TTSH ward 11B because of traces of blood in his stool. A few days later the results for his stool came back and it was not cancerous. We were relieved then, but Dad was still coughing badly which can't make him sleep at night. More antibiotics were given but still no signs of improvement. He was then transferred to Ward 8B because doctors discovered that his heart was getting weaker, and even inform us on how far we want to go to sustain him should there be any life threatening situation.

Then we started to stay by his bedside whenever we can... We will usually stay till midnight before we go home.. In ward 8B, he was given stronger antibiotics and was able to sleep at night. But he looked tired all the time even though he had a lot of rest. He can't speak properly and my heart aches to see him in that situation. How I wished that we can swap places.. I can take the pain for him..

The day before he passed on, I had ippt in the evening and went to visit him after that. He was sleeping most of the time, and we talked very little.. I did the usual things - helped him prepare tissue for his cough, massaged his legs, apply Vicks on his chest etc.. His last words to me was 'What is that?', referring to the Subway sandwich I was eating by his bedside. I replied 'My dinner', he nodded and went back to sleep.. He woke up again when the nurse came and measured his blood pressure, and I think that was the last time he saw me... I left around 11pm because I was tired from the ippt and also because my phone batt was dead.. I should've stayed longer......

On 20 Jan 2011, I asked for half day off from my boss (to take an exam and then see my Dad in hospital). i turned my phone to silent to sit for the paper, and have no idea that he passed on at 2.51pm.. Only after I finished the paper at 430pm, I switched my phone back and my Mum called me.. I was late.. Everyone was late, except for my sister. Luckily she was there by his bedside during his last hour... he told my sis that he's dying, and then breathed his last.. On the bright side, he passed on peacefully without any pain..

It was hard to take.. There are so many things that I have not accomplished for him to be proud of.. Like earn more money so that we can have a comfortable life, get married and let him hear my children call him 'Gong Gong'.. I planned to bring my parents to MBS or RWS for a tour later this year... He also said that he wanted to treat us to Thai food after he discharged..... Ahhhhhh!!

If only......

Dad, I miss you

2010-12-06T23:04:00.000+08:00

WTF, It has been almost a year!!

2009-12-29T12:02:00.002+08:00

I'm glad 2009 is drawing to a close, it has not been a good year for me and my family. 2009 saw the passing of 2 uncles; my grandma fractured her hip early this year, and now she's back in hospital as she may have to amputate her leg; my dad fell and fractured his hip as well, he's recovering well at home now; one cousin-in-law fell and had a major brain surgery; my sis had a day op; I got chicken pox (yes I must say this even though it paled in comparison, and the scars are still visible on my back).

This is not a New Year resolution post, cos I dont remember them after 2 weeks.

Anyway, this song has to be immortalized somehow, so I put this here. The clear winner for my song of the year. They are just.. HOT!

Side note: I'm looking forward to the Green Day concert in Jan. Contrary to beliefs, Rock and Korean Pop do mix in my playlist. Ha.

I started playing more 11-a-side soccer recently, maybe about once a month since Oct. Twice this year, cos we didnt play in Dec. I'm the self proclaimed player-manager of my team - I organise matches, set the starting line up, bribe the referee etc.. If I really have to make 1 new year resolution, it is to lead this team to a victory in 2010! The first match is just a kickabout amongst ourselves, and the only proper match under our belt - lost 3-0 to a fitter police team, so it wasn't that bad. Their right winger's 2.4km timing is under 9mins, and he got 3 assists in that game, so you know the difference in standards. Nevertheless, immortality! Take it! It's ours!

I have to mention Liverpool beating Man U here. Even though the rest of the matches Liverpool played like shats. Maybe their visit to SG had cursed them and caused them to play like shats. Did I mention that they played like shats? Yes they played like shats. What's shats?

From Urban Dictionary, shats means
- If two of the ugliest shoes made - Crocs and Uggs - had a love child.
- Shats is just one letter away from shit.

You get my drift..

Ending abruptly, happy 2010! Welcome to the World Cup year!

2009-09-20T12:48:00.001+08:00

I am everything you want
I am everything you need
I am everything inside of you that you wish you could be
I said all the right things at exactly the right times
But I meant nothing to you and I dont know why

2009-07-20T23:48:00.002+08:00

Latest Transfer News:

Due to my expiring contract with STE, I just joined IBM on a free transfer.

2009-04-18T15:21:00.000+08:00

This is exciting time.

2009-03-15T15:49:00.002+08:00

Four-star Liverpool thrash Utd

Caught this match at Breko Cafe. It was awesome! The crowd, the match and the scoreline. I wouldn't say the same about the food though, it came 1.5 hrs after my order, and just after Man U scored the first goal. Where got mood to eat! But just after I poured the chilli sauce on my fries, Liverpool equalised though Torres. Woot my appetite came back. Every goal was met with super loud cheers around the cafe, plus the red card, and gf commented that I have a sexy low voice after that game. I always thought I have a sexy low voice already. =P

After the match I walked past another Liverpool fan. He looked and me and said, 'It's about time we thrashed them!'

Hell it is. =)

Man of the Match - Fabio Aurelio. He kept Ronaldo quiet all night, and scored a super free kick which Beckham, Gerrard and even Ronaldo would have been proud of.

Best goal of the night - Dossena's chip over van der Sar for the fourth goal. van der Sar didnt event bother to move. Brilliant.

2009-02-05T23:02:00.002+08:00

- Although my current job is not my dream job, it's recession proof.

- Obama looks skinnier compared to his election days. Lol.

- I learnt basic salsa. Fun, but needs practice.

- And please let Gerrard recover soon.

2008-11-30T17:15:00.002+08:00

I watched the Adult themed puppet show - Avenue Q some days back, and I really enjoyed it, especially when there's such a funny song...

HAhahahaha!!

2008-10-06T22:37:00.001+08:00

He scored our 1000th EPL goal,

and our 1001th,

and he got his 1st of the season in EPL.

F***ing brilliant.

2008-10-02T22:52:00.002+08:00

He got his first, while..

He got his 100th.

Brillant.

2008-09-28T22:21:00.002+08:00

Taken from Yahoo! News:

He (Alonso) now starts from 15th and knows his hopes of fighting his way through the field and into the points have all but disappeared.

"The race is lost," said the fuming Spaniard.

"You can't overtake here and I'm starting from 15th, so I will be going out just to lap the track, but it's over already."

But with Lady Luck smiling at him, he was crowned champion of the first F1 night race! It was awesome.

2008-09-14T13:08:00.001+08:00

Liverpool 2 Man U 1

Its long overdue!

2008-09-07T20:46:00.001+08:00

Ahh.. Now that I know how to use this new (ok its new to me) feature on Blogger, everything is so easy. No more having to scroll through tons of codes and decoding them!

Now, I need to make the picture above a little larger..

2008-09-07T20:31:00.002+08:00

Great! Now I cant get back my old skin. Sucks.

2008-09-07T20:08:00.002+08:00

Anyone knows how to edit HTML? I have no idea how to shift the 'History' side bar to the side. It used to be on the right side but now it has moved to the centre and covered Fowler. Somebody please show me the way!!!

2008-08-17T22:52:00.002+08:00

it's a pity that we didnt get to hear 'Mari kita' in the Olympics Table Tennis team semis just now. That would be nice.

2008-08-12T23:10:00.001+08:00

First day at work tomorrow!!!

2008-08-11T16:39:00.002+08:00

Dear Blog,

It has been moons since I've updated you. I know i had neglected you, please dont be sad. I promise I will blog more often.

After my graduation trip, I had been busy looking for jobs, and.. er.. playing games. Jobs are not easy to find nowadays, all thanks to the bad economy (thanks bush!). Companies are scared to hire people, fearing that they are unable to meet the pay requirements. Things were so much better last year, with companies lining up to snap up fresh graduates the moment they stepped out of convocation.

Speaking of convocation, I had mine a few weeks ago. My parents, my sis, my bro in law and HY came. It's the usual photo taking, throwing of motars, and more photo taking. It's my mum's dream to see her son wearing the graduation gown, and she finally got her wish!

Meanwhile, still no job offers, and worse of all, not even an interview. Finally I decided to sign up for a job agency, the same agency that got me the jap bank job during holidays last year. And within 2 days, I got an interview, and in less than a week, I got a job! It's quite a big company, and it's also one of the last place that I thought I will be working at, as the number of electrical engineers outnumbered the number of mechanical engineers by like.. 50 to 1? Nevertheless, I'm happy, and I'll be going down to the3 agency to sign the offer letter tomorrow, and will be reporting to work on Wed.

No more late nights, no more money woes (hopefully), and no more student discount!

Signed
Your blogger

2008-06-08T20:34:00.002+08:00

In case you have not noticed, I'm in Germany!!! So far so good, I like it here. Weather's good, people are friendly, and I have not spent a single cent yet! Wells, we stayed in HY's Mum's house, and she cooked all our meals, drive us all around, and yeah, I feel so paiseh to be a free loader! Must really give them a good treat before I leave. Did I mention that HY's mum is a super good cook?

Ok, so didnt explore much yet, just walked around Leverkusen. Enjoy the greens around me. Ran a half marathon too, and the same old thing happen.. Cramps! I think I'm the only one who cramped out during the run. German muscles dont seem to cramp? And the weather was cold. I'm the kind who sweat easily, and running with my wet shirt was killing me. So damn cold! I asked HY if I will get frostbites. Haha. And yeah, then the cramps set in and we ended up walking until we became the last, and the safety van was following us. Lol. We decided to just board the van to the ending point since I cant run anymore. :P

Going to Munster, Amsterdam and Cologne next week. 2 more friends will join us for 2 days. Till then, ciao!

2008-05-02T21:39:00.001+08:00

"The final is too close to call, I will not enjoy watching it but of course I will watch," added Carragher. "I don't like to see any other English team win it, but I hope Chelsea win, I prefer them to United."

2008-05-01T05:13:00.003+08:00

So.. Liverpool lost. It was a good and even match. It was so even that it had to come down to luck to settle the score. Chelsea was lucky to get the away goal last week, lucky that Skrtel got injured and had to be replaced by Hyypia who eventually conceded the penalty, and lucky that the referee didn't award a penalty for Liverpool. In such an even match, I supposed luck is all that matters here. Yet I still wonder why Benitez took out Torres, of all people, in extra time. I would have fancy putting Crouch in there.

Maybe if Benitez had followed my tactics... Lol.

Of all the football players in the world, I dislike the way Drogba and C.Ronaldo celebrate their goals. They have the arrogant, come-and-punch-me look when they scored. Yeah they are great players, so are Torres, Gerrard, Henry, Shearer, Owen etc etc, and they don't give the kiam pah look and celebration when they scored. Let's see who will give the more kiam pah face when they meet in the final. /rant

And I have nothing to look forward to in May now.. Except for my grad trip, and the release of my exam results. Ok, not the latter. Results will be out the moment I touch down in Germany. What a great way to start my trip! I just wish that I have all the luck I need. Something that Liverpool lacked.

Good night.

2008-04-30T23:12:00.002+08:00

Please let it be Liverpool vs Man U. Can't imagine someone like Avram Grant reaching the CL final, let alone winning it. Mourinho would have killed to get there with Chelsea.

Let us see Drogba's sulking face again! If all the Liverpool fans believe that Liverpool will score and WIN this game, they will win. Just have to believe..

I'll try and play some real life Football Manager. If I'm Benitez, I will play with this formation:
Reina
Carragher Hyypia Skrtel Riise
Mascherano
Pennant Gerrard Babbel
Crouch Torres

Hyypia's experience is vital, and Carragher should switch to right back to thwart the threat from Kalou or Malouda. If need be, Riise is able to push up to left mid, and Liverpool will play with 3 DCs (defender centre). Mascherano's place is almost certain in the team, like how Didi Hamann shielded the defence to perfection a few years ago. I need not explain Gerrard's inclusion. The Skipper, the Talisman, the Legend. As for Pennant and Babbel, their main job is to whip in crosses after crosses to Crouch, whose main purpose for his inclusion is to lure Terry and Carvalho to him so that Torres gets the space to do his stuff - score goals.

That's just me for my Liverpool rant/cheer/whatever. Damn. It's 2005 all over again. I was not a bit excited this time last year where they beat Chelsea in the semis but lost to AC Milan in the final eventually. Maybe that was why they failed to beat AC Milan. But this year, I have the feeling of 2005, the year where Liverpool overcame all odds to win the Champions League. It'll be a tall order to beat Chelsea at their backyard, and it'll be an even harder task to beat Man U in the final. Hey hey, I'm thinking about the final already? Focus. One match at a time. Chelsea first. And time to start believing if you have not. Cos I've believed.

A Liverpool Fan
You'll Never Walk Alone

2008-04-27T23:17:00.000+08:00

28th April, which is tomorrow, marks the last exam paper of my life!! (Just wanna note this down somewhere so that I can remember this feeling 10 years later.)

2008-02-25T21:30:00.000+08:00

The Butterfly Effect, another animation created by yours truly.

2008-02-21T22:06:00.000+08:00

My project. Finally it's done.

2008-02-21T00:11:00.002+08:00

Liverpool 2 - Inter Milan 0

Ok, maybe they won't self destruct so soon.

2008-02-17T12:02:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - Barnsley 2

What the hell..... Please dont self destruct like Leeds.

2008-02-15T20:52:00.002+08:00

I was taking a short break from my never ending projects, and decided to read up on the Edison Chen Sex scandal. Google is going to be man's best-est ever friend soon, step aside now, dogs!

Ok I found pictures, news, stories, gossips, forecasts on who's next, etc etc. And no, I'm not going to post any pictures here. Mine's a child friendly site! Search for yourself if you must. But I found something interesting that I thought I should share, a timeline! (Source: http://mrlim.isthebest.net/)

Cool eh? Someone was really free. Might as well help me in my projects.

Lesson #102132 learnt in life: Never take naked photos of yourself & your lover(s).

Lesson #102133 learnt in life: If you are a celebrity, never take naked photos of yourself & your lover(s).

Lesson #102134 learnt in life: Most importantly, never send your laptop for repairs.

2008-01-29T20:39:00.001+08:00

I should've did this. Lol.

2007-12-31T03:03:00.000+08:00

Best songs of 2007
Lips of an Angel - Hinder
Jenny - The Click 5
Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
Disenchanted - My Chemical Romance
Before it's too Late - Goo Goo Dolls
Truly Scrumptious - (From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang soundtrack)
What I've Done - Linkin Park

Best Movies of 2007
Transformer
Spiderman 3

Best TV Series of 2007
Heroes
Lost
Prison Break

Best Goal of 2007
Gerrard's freekick vs Newcastle this season.

2007-12-25T14:26:00.000+08:00

Online Shopping? For newest and trendiest fashion visit this site!

http://demannequeen.livejournal.com/

And Merry Christmas everyone!

2007-12-15T17:22:00.000+08:00

I'm sorry that I sucked.

Even IE hangs on me.

2007-11-08T01:39:00.000+08:00

8-0!! Super scoreline! But I would rather they save some goals to win the matches that they had drawn in the league previously, like against Chelsea, Arsenal, Blackburn, Spurs etc. If 4 of the goals scored last night can be transferred to each of these matches, Liverpool will be tops already. If only...

If only I can score As without studying...

2007-11-02T01:48:00.000+08:00

I don't blog much when I was busy with reports. But now that I've finished all of them, and am studying for examas now, I blogged more. No logic at all.

I should stop watching Lost in case I get lost in my revision. Anyway left 1 more episode in season 3 only.

2007-10-31T21:52:00.000+08:00

Who can forget the five fingers he raised to Man United supporters in honour of Liverpool's quintet of European Cup wins when he scored for City in the Manchester derby? Or the head smacking celebration he did as he ran the length of the Bullens Road after scoring at Goodison? The more they hated Fowler, the more we loved him.

2007-10-28T14:49:00.000+08:00

Stop being a pushover and show them what you can do!

The run will start tonight.

2007-10-27T00:31:00.000+08:00

I've been watching too much Lost and Heroes. After I finish Lost season 3, I'll be watching Prison Break season 3 already. How to study like that???

Luckily I am not a fan of animes.

2007-10-25T23:31:00.000+08:00

It's been so long since I last blogged, and I've almost forgotten my log in email and password.

Liverpool lost.

Facebook is fun.

Exams are coming.

I am so dead.

2007-09-07T22:21:00.000+08:00

There are many jokes about how parents teach their children about the birds and the bees, but this is the most original one I've ever seen.

Boy: "Daddy? How did I come into this world?"

Dad: "Well, my child, some day I'll have to tell you any way.

Boy:"So why not today? Please!"

Dad: "OK, but listen carefully.""Mom and Dad met each other in a cyber cafe. In the restrooms of that cyber cafe, dad connected to mom. Mom at that time made some downloads from dad's memory stick. When dad finished uploading we discovered we used no firewall. Since it was too late to cancel or delete, nine months later we ended up with a virus."

2007-08-31T00:46:00.000+08:00

No offence, but this is damn funny.

One fine day, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong visited India to meet their PM to negotiate trade terms. During the lunch break the Prime Minister of India suggested taking PM Goh for a spin in his helicopter and view India's city lifestyle.

As PMGoh was enjoying the bird's eye view from above, he noticed an over populated village with unhygienic living conditions. A man was even****ting in his backyard. PM Goh was fast to comment how unsightly it is and that India's people are so uncivilised. India's PM was so humiliated and vowed to himself that he'll humiliate PM Goh when he gets to visit S'pore.

When he really did visit S'pore the following month, PM Goh too offered him a ride in his helicopter to see the Singaporean lifestyle. For a whole hour, India's PM was trying to spot a fault. Finally he saw a place where people literally littered the streets, and as he had a closer look, he even noticed a man ****ting on the grass verge. He quickly pointed out to PM Goh about it and said, "You said Singapore was nothing like India. How do you account for this?"

PM Goh looked closer, smiled and replied"Aaahhh.. we called that place - Little India".

2007-08-28T22:04:00.000+08:00

Crowds. Is it just me? Or somehow I just feel that it is more crowded around places nowadays. Take NTU for example. Super long queue at the bus interchange in the morning (even at 1030am!), super crowded canteens, and in the evenings the people queue from the Canteen A bus stop to along the overhead bridge! Even the 199 stop is like this also. Is it because of the bumper crop of 'dragon' ladies? I am shy around crowds you know..

Still on the topic on crowds, during my stint at the Jap Bank in Raffles Place, I hate the journey to and from work. Because I feel stress. Stressed that I can't get on the bus/train and will be late. I'm sure other people will feel that too! Not to mention the HIGH risk of getting stepped on by a fat lady in high heels. The rush hour crowd is madness! Lunch time also rush to get seats and rush to queue up. So the Government still want more babies. Come on lah, even going to work is stressed already, how to make babies? Studies show that stress results in poor sexual performances, and generate that 'no mood' feeling.

I think I will enjoy doing my FYP. My Prof didn't give me any deadlines or what, just tell me to learn the 3D program, and set up the 6 PCs (yes, I got 6 comps just to do my FYP!) assigned to me in the lab. To think that I was still quite disappointed initailly when I got this project, cos it's my 3rd choice, and I am doing something that I've never done before, which is graphical design. Believe it or not, I enjoyed doing my FYP. Haha. Hopefully I wont hit any walls!

2007-08-18T00:51:00.001+08:00

Here are some pics taken from NDP!

Pictures

Pics

Photos

Zhao Pian

!@#$%^&*%&$^%#$@

For some reasons I cant upload the images to blogger. But anyway, seriously speaking, the only thing worth mentioning is the fireworks. So don't bother about the rest. BUT, the artillery guns at the bay were damn cool. Because they were so loud when firing the 21-gun salute, a little girl sitting near us cried! For really long! Poor thing.

I'll be watching fireworks later today. I hope I can film the whole fireworks display down cos I need it for my FYP. I'll be doing a fireworks simulation in a VR environment for it. Sounds cool right? But I have no idea on how to start! So I guess I should film the fireworks for some inspiration first. And then try and master that program. 3D Studio Max anyone?

2007-08-07T00:43:00.000+08:00

Ok some real updates..

I found a temp job for 2 months at a jap bank. It was boring work but I enjoyed my stay there cos I had good company around. One head of department even asked me to work for him after I grad. He kept on saying, 'Engineers make good bankers!' But I think I'll stick to my engineering field for the moment. My last day of work was last friday, and my colleagues gave me a little Thank-you card and a delicious looking box of chocolates. That was nice of them!

I took 1/2 day off on my last day of work so that I could go to the airport to fetch hy back. Finally I don't have to do any more countdowns! =)

Alrights, then school started today. All the rush for notes and long queues during lunch hours suck. But this is my last year of school. Have to endure no matter what.

Side track abit. I saw a butch who took 179 with me this morning and she never shave her leg hair! Argh! Not that I purposely go and look at her legs, but she was standing in front of me when we were boarding the bus. And when I looked down to see the step on the bus entrance so that I can put my foot there, I saw the leg hair! Argh. Damn. What a great way to start my final year. And this is not the first time. Argh. I think I better don't mention it. Why can't they be normal girls? They tried so hard to be guys for what? Even want to grow leg hair! Go and serve NS lah!

Ok back to topic. What's the topic anyway? Oh ya updates.. I am going to watch NDP! My first ever NDP and it's not going to be in the National Stadium.

My legs itch to play soccer...

I will be joining 'Stand-Chart' marathon this Dec. Most prob 21km. Wooo. Hope the unfit me can last the distance.

Alrights till the next time!

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

Finally I am going to blog something!

Something.

Done. =)

2007-07-01T23:12:00.000+08:00

She's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

=)

2007-06-24T22:16:00.001+08:00

The reason why everyone in a crowded train or bus fell asleep when a pregnant woman or an elderly person board the train.

Sam : I hate to see a girl standing in a bus when I comfortable seated.
Lily : So what do you do?
Sam : I close my eyes.

2007-06-19T20:51:00.000+08:00

Updates

I found a temp job in a Japanese Bank as Admin Clerk. I am not good in clerical work and I hope I can survive! Too bad I am not working in a German bank if not I can hao lian my German a bit. I got a B+ for German! Haha!

What FYP should I choose?

Aeronautical or Design Specialization?

I want to run and play football...

11 more days!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-02T19:10:00.000+08:00

There is a medical distinction. We've all heard about people having guts or balls, but do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definitions are listed below:

GUTS - Is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to ask: "Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?"

BALLS - Is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the butt and having the balls to say: "You're next."

I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions. Medically speaking, there is no difference in the outcome, since both ultimately result in death. Hahaha.

2007-05-31T22:26:00.001+08:00

Well, these 2 new pics summed up the season. Hopefully I can put up happy pics next year.

2007-05-24T16:13:00.000+08:00

Liverpool lost to Milan and Fowler wasnt even on the bench for this game. Both my dreams were dashed!

Although Liverpool lost I wasnt that sad as Milan were the worthy winners. Ya Liverpool dominated the match but it was their lousy finishing that caused them to lose. As well as a lucky deflected free kick by Inzaghi. That goal was undeserving.

Anyway a few positives to take from this match,
1) Mascherano! Others can buy Sidwell or Hargreaves all they want. But Mascherano will come out tops. Look at how he shackled Kaka till he was replaced by Crouch. And not long after he went off Kaka was allowed all the time and space in the world to pass to Inzahgi to score his 2nd. That's how important the role Mascherano played in that game.

2) Dirk Kuyt finally scored his first Champions League goal for Liverpool.

3) Pennant! He was impressive in the first half and I think he can improved to challenge Lennon and Wright-Phillips for the right winger position in the England team.

4) This match was miles more entertaining than the FA Cup dull final between Chelsea and Man U. Whoever that said Liverpool is the most boring team amongst the 3 please shut up.

Ok enough about Liverpool. I watched the match with my friends at Chijmes. And after the game I was quite sian so I decided to walk home. Ya it took me 1 hour to get home but anyway, when I was walking at the industrial estate around my area, something dropped from the trees and landed a few feet away from me on the road. I thought it was a branch but it was a freaking bat!! It was struggling and dying after falling from such a height.
'Should I pick up a branch and poke it to see if it's still alive?'
'Should I drag it to the side of the pavement so that cars will not crush it?'
'What if the bat suddenly bites me and I turn into Batman, or vampire?'
'What if it's an ambush and there are lost of bats on that tree waiting to attack me?'
Since that bat was not moving already, I decided to ignore it and continue my walk home. On the way I passed by a cat and I guessed it will find it's breakfast very soon.

2007-05-22T19:23:00.000+08:00

I have many many Liverpool videos, goals and compilations but this, this is the best ever!

2007-05-22T02:38:00.000+08:00

"Don't let your heads drop.
All the players who go on
the pitch after half-time
have to keep their heads held high.
We are Liverpool.
You are playing for Liverpool.
Do not forget that.
You have to hold your heads
high for the supporters.
You have to do it for them.
You cannot call yourselves
Liverpool players if you have your heads down.
If we create a few chances
we have the possibility of getting back into this.
Believe you can do it and you will.
Give yourself the chance to be heroes."

(Rafa Benitez – Half time. Ataturk Stadium. Istanbul. 25th May 2005)

2007-05-19T02:36:00.000+08:00

Based on your drawing and the 10 answers you gave this is a summary of your personality:

You are sensitive and indecisive at times. You are a freedom lover and a strong person. You are shy and reserved. If you've drawn a cross on each of windows, you always want to live alone. You are very tidy person. There's nothing wrong with that because you're pretty popular among friends. Your life is always full of changes.

You will avoid being alone and seek the company of others whenever possible. You love excitement and create it wherever you go. You see the world as it is, not as you believe it should be.

You are not a romantic person by nature. We also see that you are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. You don't think much about yourself.

Let's draw a house! http://drawahouse.com/

2007-05-15T00:52:00.000+08:00

Liverpool will never be the same again with out this guy...

Robbie Fowler. He is the player I adore most in the world, and he's the reason why I like Liverpool 12 years ago. He was the icon for Liverpool then just like how Steven Gerrard is the icon for Liverpool now. And I am sad that this is his last season for Liverpool. Good things must come to an end no matter what. Even when he is called 'God' by his adoring fans.

In my opinion he is the best Liverpool player I've ever seen. When he was going through a bad patch during the Houllier Era, I've emailed him through the Liverpool site saying some encouraging words and he (or rather his representative?) replied! It's a pity that I didnt keep the email cos I was using my old Pacnet email.

He inspired me to play football using my left foot as he is a left footer himself but I'm a right footer. Hence I had to train and learn to kick using my weaker left foot in Sec Sch. I'm pretty good shooting with my left foot now, but sometimes I confused myself in situations whereby I dunno which foot should I use to pass or shoot. Haha. I still take pride in my shooting using my left foot, which is more accurate but not as powerful when I shoot with my right.

I was devastated the day Fowler was sold to Leeds by the then manager Houllier. He wasn't at his best of form then and people said it was a good deal to offload him. Nevertheless, Liverpool fans still didn't forget him, and even after emergence of Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard, Fowler is still THE ONE that remained in our hearts. And Anfield will always be grateful to Benitez for bringing him back.

Now that he has played his last game for Liverpool at Anfield, I have a little wish: that he will score the winning goal in the Champions League Final next week. And let me see his goal celebration one last time in a Liverpool shirt.

All those who have a red heart can rejoice, for they have seen 'GOD'.

2007-05-03T04:51:00.000+08:00

Give this man a Carlsberg...

And this man too!

And of course not forgetting this man!

And these... They can clean up the mess afterwards.. They should be used to that already, right?

For the majority of this year so far I've wished that I am in Shanghai. But, only last night, I wished that I was in Anfield watching this game.

Its Liverpool vs Ac Milan once again. Come May 23rd, I wish that I'm in Athens... And I can only wish, and dream. Cos they had made this dream possible.

2007-04-25T21:58:00.000+08:00

I laughed till I almost cried when I saw this...

Dont worry if you dont understand this. It just means that you are not nerdy enough. Haha.

2007-04-19T02:43:00.000+08:00

I am taking my first paper tomorrow, not something that worries me though. It's an elective and furthermore the exam format is open book. What worries me is the core paper on Friday.

I really hope that I wont end up writing like that on my exam scripts.

2007-04-06T21:58:00.000+08:00

I watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles today. I didnt skipped my way to the cinema as I had predicted, but I was trying to catch up with my 2 nephews who were a lot more excited and running ahead of me.

After I had managed to catch them and calm them down, we bought pop corns and drinks and went in to the cinema. I had to keep on reminding them not to talk loudly, and to sit down and watch the show quietly. Well they did. Except Chinghong who kept asking whats the name of the blue turtle, then the red one, then purple and the orange. And of course the name of the mouse. 'Jiu Jiu, what's the name of the bad guy?'
'Aiya I dunno lah keep quiet and watch.'
'Wah!! Leonardo is so stong. I know he sure win wan!' (He really shouted this out. Haha.)
'Tsk. Shhhhhhh!'
'Jiu Jiu, what is the name of the purple colour turtle?'
'Donatello! Tell you how many times already.'
'Then why they call him Donnie?'
'..... His name is too long already so they give him a shorter name.'

Yups. Show wise I think it was disappointing. I miss Shredder, and the original April O'Neil. Haha.

2007-03-29T00:16:00.000+08:00

I have a very cute and sweet girlfriend. Not long after we started going out, during my birthday month, I sent her home after one of our dates. When we reached her house, she asked me to wait at the gate and then disappeared into the house. She appeared a few minutes later holding a tiramisu cake that she made herself wrapped in aluminum foil. 'Happy birthday!' she said as she passed the cake to me. Wow. Nobody has made any birthday cakes for me before, and this was real thoughtful of her to give me such a gift. It's simple but very sweet (pun intended, hahaha)! Honestly, I like it a lot.

A few months later, she flew to Shanghai for her GIP attachment. She made me something before she left, but as she couldn't finish it on time, she asked me whether will I accept a gift that is 70% ready. Well I said of course, but I still didnt recieve anything because she couldn't finish up to 70% yet. Therefore, she had to bring the whole gift to China to continue making it, and then find ways to sent it back. Luckily a friend of ours who was there for attachment came back to SG for Chinese New Year celebration, and she was able to pass it to him to bring it back. That's not the end of the story though. The gift wasnt complete when I recieved it and it was sealed in such a way that I couldnt open it. I had to pass my gift to her friend who will bring it to a shop to add the finishing touches on it. And then I finally recieved the present about 2 weeks ago.

This cushion went from AMK to East Coast to China and back to Singapore, then to Boon Lay to my hands temporarily, then to City Hall to Pasir Ris to Bugis and finally back to my hands! She had to went through all the trouble of making it (this was her 1st time sewing), and also to coordinate the 'gift passing' process and at the same time keep me from guessing what is it! Needless to say, I like it alot!

2007-03-24T16:55:00.000+08:00

It's quite interesting to look at your eyelid twitch in the mirror. But then its not funny if it has been twitching for a month already. Irritates the hell out of me.

2007-03-19T00:43:00.000+08:00

I like this Wally character in Dilbert. He's super slack and dun give a damn about anything. haha

2007-03-09T19:42:00.000+08:00

One fine day in 1990, I was jumping up and down like a little kid (urm.. hey I was still a little kid then) when I was going to watch this film.

One year later I was beaming and grinning on the way to watch this:

Then as cartoons took a backstage in my life and studies (yeah right) took over, I only managed to catch this on video, but still I was excited!

Now, a good 14 years later, I will be still grinning and skipping my way to the cinema to watch this.

My fav childhood heros are back!! After 14 years!!! Look at how much they've slimmed down!!!

Splinter taught them to be ninja teens (He's a radical rat!)
Leonardo leads, Donatello does machines (That's a fact, Jack!)
Raphael is cool but crude (Gimme a break!)
Michaelangelo is a party dude (Party!)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Heroes in a half shell
Turtle power!

Cow-a-bunga~~~~~~~

2007-03-05T01:04:00.000+08:00

The arrogance are back. And I dun have to say which group. I've recieved plenty of smses and msns since last night and every single one of them pissed me off to the bone. They are messages of pity and arrogance. Hey, I don't need any pity. And I thought they have become more modest but I was god damn wrong. It's not the team that I dislike. It's the way their fans show totally no respect or whatsoever.

Just F*** off and stop bragging about that. You guys know you don't deserve that victory.

2007-03-04T14:59:00.000+08:00

That goal has made man u the champions in a game that they don't even deserved a draw.

2007-02-21T22:26:00.000+08:00

Shocked and saddened. This was how I felt when I recieved a message from my sis this morning about the passing of my Grandfather. I visited him in the hospital yesterday and he was not in a good shape. He had difficulty breathing and was really weak. My aunt told me that the doctor told us to brace ourselves for the worst, but somehow we were quietly confident that he will live pass the festive period as he was able to respond to our questions by shaking or nodding his head. Then when the news came this morning I was sad, but I wasn't affected so much as I was already more or less mentally prepared. Now I am worried for my Grandmother who's old and sickly, I hope she's able to accept it. Felt helpless that I cant even do anything to help or make her feel better. Sigh..

Rest in peace Ah Gong. We miss you already.

2007-02-17T22:10:00.000+08:00

According to reports, this year is the year of the Fire Pig. You know, from the 5 elements : Earth, Metal, Fire, Water, Wood. I am a Water pig (don't ask me why, think it has to do with my birthday). And Water clashes with Fire! I better drink more water and place more 'watery stuff' around me. Haha. K lah I'm joking, I'm not that pang dang anymore ok!

Happy New Year everyone! May everyone grow fatter and richer in the year of the pig!

2007-02-11T02:43:00.000+08:00

Everyone has heard this song before - the song from the Nokia advert. Not many people know what's the title of this song. And here it is!

"Digital Love" - Daft Punk

Last night I had a dream about you
In this dream I'm dancing right beside you
And it looked like everyone was having fun
the kind of feeling I've waited so long

Don't stop come a little closer
As we jam the rythm gets stronger
There's nothing wrong with just a little little fun
We were dancing all night long

The time is right to put my arms around you
You're feeling right
You wrap your arms around too
But suddenly I feel the shining sun
Before I knew it this dream was all gone

Ooh I don't know what to do
About this dream and you
I wish this dream comes true

Ooh I don't know what to do
About this dream and you
We'll make this dream come true

Why don't you play the game ?
Why don't you play the game ?

Nice song.

2007-02-05T22:58:00.000+08:00

Shanghai fund needs MORE donations.. Interested parties pls leave a tag! Haha. The free pirated T shirt still stands!

2007-01-28T19:55:00.000+08:00

A packed stadium last night! The crowd was fantastic! All thanks to Ah Lian's friends, we managed to get seats opp the grandstand, which is the most happening area where the fans will cheer the loudest, curse and swear the fiercest, and taunt the opposition fans most. Haha. Its damn funny that we stood in unision to taunt the Malaysian players, as well as to scold the referee's and linesmen's past and future family generations for any decisions that went against us. Even the ball boys weren't spared! We were silenced for a short while when they scored, and the Malaysian fans were dancing around, which made every Singaporean fans in the stadium felt irritated. Then the jeers aimed at the Malaysians amplified! Ahaha. And the whole stadium erupted when Singapore scored. Shiok.

'Eh why just now dance so much now cannot dance?!?!' One fan shouted to the Malaysian fans.
'Balek Kumpung!' (Spelling?)
'F*** *** ***** *** ** ** ** * *!!!!'

Penalty shootout is damn exciting. And pity the last Malaysian taker, who faced the full wrath of Kallang. Haha. No wonder he missed. Whose balls wont shrink when there are more than 50,000 people jeering and cursing at you?

Haha. Damn it was fun. I shouted till my voice is hoarse. This Wednesday is the 1st leg final at 8pm. And I got German class till 730pm! Damn.

2007-01-26T17:28:00.000+08:00

Singapore vs Malaysia

Let's help our country to save some construction $$ by tearing the stadium down tomorrow!

The 4-0 thrashing by Malaysia 2 years ago really irks me. Hope the team wont let us down tomorrow. Plus the debate bout the oddly shaped causeway. Argh. Okay I'm mixing politics with football. Just hope that the Malaysian players wont be playing with footrot due to the recent floods. Cause that will be painful playing in that conditon and then they will have excuses for losing.

M: 'Ah ku cannot kick the bola cos footrot!!'
S: 'Come come try our SAF powder! Very effective! Neighbours must take care of each other right? Give special discount for u! Sell u $10 per bottle!'

Heck I am really so confident for a Singapore victory tomorrow. Even though they played like shit in the 1st leg.

And I really wonder why is the jersey blue in colour now. They only reason I will accept is that they consult some fengshui master and he said that Singapore team must wear blue to win BIG honours. Hopefully they wont say things like 'Cos Chelsea is blue what!' I think 99% of the football fans in Singapore will rip the designer into pieces.

Come on Singapore! Bring back the Kallang roar! The Kallang wave! And the good o' Malaysian Cup days!

2007-01-21T22:50:00.000+08:00

Any one has lobangs for making namecards? Cos I want to print a set of namecards for myself that says 'Chua Wei Guan - Professional Calafare'. Haha. I went for a commercial shoot yesterday for a new local mandarin radio station. Yupz. Don't worry, I was just the calafare. No scripts for me, and the world wont see my famous mole. Haha. Just stood behind the DJs in a BBQ scene and act like I'm chatting with my friend. All that for $80! But I had to reach there at 2pm, and then I waited till 7+pm for my 'role'. Luckily I brought 2 friends along and we played 'dai-dee'. Hope I get more such good lobangs next time. For my Shanghai fund!

I went to Jus' place for BBQ and games after that. And played pictionary. Damn I've lost my 'All-play Master' title! AHHH...

On the other hand, Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-0! Did anyone see how Paulo Ferreria fell on his butt after Kuyt went passed him and score the 1st goal? Did anyone see how Petr Cech grasp the empty air after he failed to save Pennant's shot? Did anyone see Drogba's face when his little freekick act with Ballack backfired miserably? Haha! Joke of the Year! Nutmeg of the season!!

2007-01-18T21:39:00.000+08:00

I was happily waiting for my bus yesterday. As I was about to get on the bus, 'piak'! Bird shit dropped from the sky and right onto my hand. Damn! I can feel the warmth of the bird shit even! Argh.. Luckily I brought tissue paper and managed to wipe it clean before getting on the bus. Gross. Damn that bird. I want to roast it for dinner! If I had stood 1 step to my right, I would have gotten the first prize of having a bird shit dropped on my head. On the hindsight, I could have won 1st prize in 4D if that happens. Haha. Since it hit my hand, maybe I will win Starters prize instead. Hmmm... Maybe I will win mahjong!!

2007-01-16T21:35:00.000+08:00

Guten Morgen/Tag/Abend!

Ich bin Wei Guan. Mein Familienname ist Chua. Ich lieben Deutsch!

Danke schon!

Nope I am not typing rubbish.. I am learning German!

2007-01-15T00:20:00.000+08:00

2007-01-10T23:54:00.000+08:00

I am starting a 'Fly to Shanghai Fund'. Donations are welcome!! I accept all major credit cards, Nets, cash, cheques or money order. GENEROUS donors will be given a pirated tee shirt from Shanghai! If you are shy to donate, feel free to treat me lunch/dinner/supper (note: breakfast not counted!), or you can top up my EZ link card, or help me pay my bills! =)

2007-01-08T19:07:00.000+08:00

Webcam - Checked
Headphones with Microphone - Checked
Spare Microphone - Checked
Skype - Checked
Msn - Checked
Envelopes - Checked
Address - Checked
Stamps - Buy tomorrow
Calling Card - Buy tomorrow

I'm all ready for Shanghai! I hoped..

2007-01-01T23:22:00.000+08:00

There's the Oscar's and the Emmy's. Here we have... The Chua's Award 2006!

Chua's Award for Song of the Year 2006
The infectious hit 'I Don't Feel Like Dancing' by the Scissors Sisters, the World Cup song 'Time of your Life', and 'Welcome to the Black Parade' by The Chemical Romance, and the cute 'Schappi song' are nice songs but the award goes to...
'Blind' by Lifehouse!!
Song of the Year, hands down.

Chua's Award for Team of the Year 2006
Don't think that I will say it's Liverpool. They did well to win the FA Cup but my team of the year goes to...
Germany!
They won my heart from being a boring team to a exciting attacking team in the recent World Cup. That's enough to make me want to learn German! Haha.

Chua's Award for Game of the Year 2006
Italy vs France? No.. It's Liverpool vs West Ham in the FA Cup final!

Chua's Award for Goal of the Year 2006
This is easy. Crouch's bicycle kick goal? No... Joe Cole's volley in the World CUp? No.. Gerrard's long range equaliser against West Ham? No.. How bout Matt Taylor's Super long range volley? NO!!
And the award goes to....
Chua Wei Guan! For his goal against a very good team at Hall 2 court which left everyone applauding and kissing my toes. OK lah the 'kissing my toes' part is too much, but ya everyone applauded cos I squeezed through 2 defenders and dummied another before placing my shot into the bottom corner. BRILLIANT.

Chua's Club of the Year 2006
There's only 1 club to rule them all... The Chao Hee Nang Club! Founded by Grace CHong and currently headed by Mr Chua! Whoever says 'Huh?' will recieve an instant HI-5 from me and auto entry into this prestigious club!

Chua's Movie of the Year 2006
So many movies, but the award goes to.. Pirates of the Carribean! I like the part where they are trying to escape form the cannibals. Haha I laughed my ass off. And to make it extra specail, it's the first show I watched with HY!

Alrights thats all for 2006! Have a great 2007 to look forward to everyone!

2006-12-31T16:08:00.000+08:00

I have been busy, or rather, lazy lately to update my blog. Anyway it's New Year's Eve! Contrary to previous years, I will not make any New Year's resolution, since I would have forgotten all about it by March. Hence I will just wish all my family and friends a very Happy New Year! Those working please continue to work hard so that you are able to treat me; those studying please study harder, and let me copy tutorials; and those graduating in mid '07, GOOD LUCK!!!!!

2006-12-26T00:43:00.000+08:00

Merry Christmas! HY met my family for the first time on Christmas Eve, over at my sis' new place. Glad that it went well and I think my family warmed up to her. That's good already! And Yvette says she likes her!

2006-12-23T19:17:00.000+08:00

Its Christmas! Wishing everyone a very Happy Merry and Fun Filled Christmas!

I've always liked Christmas. It has always been the No. 1 holiday to me. Maybe it's because of the amount of cartoons on TV when I was young. I will be glued to the telly for the whole day! And of course, the cool weather, Chirstmas lights, and the excitement just add to the festive joy. Oh and the Christmas presents!

When I was young, around 8-9 yrs old, I wanted to experience the joy of getting presents from santa. So, I got myself a Christmas stocking, and then got my mum to buy a toy for me so that I can put the toy in the stocking and hung it up so that on Christmas day when I woke up I would have a 'gift from santa', whom I imagined had dropped the present in my stocking while I was asleep! Haha how innocent. I think I got the idea from Mr Bean. Haha.

Wells, I will still hang up a Christmas Stocking outside my room and leave my living room window open. So feel free to break into my house and drop me a present k? Don't disappoint me!

2006-12-13T11:27:00.000+08:00

My dad was discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon. He's so much better already, able to walk and do things by himself, unlike last week before he got admitted he was so weak. My sis bought him a walking cane, which looks like those canes in the movies whereby u can press a button somewhere and the cane will turn into a machine gun or a sword. Haha.

Christmas is coming!

2006-12-05T18:56:00.000+08:00

My dad got admitted into hospital this morning. He was very weak and his Arthritis was making his limbs painful and immovable. My family doc saw him and suggested to ward him in hospital, and he gave a referral letter that cost $130! Then I called for an ambulance to bring him to TTSH. He's still feeling weak but he's better and more cheerful already. He still has to be warded for a few more days for them to run some test. Luckily I took the day off from work today, if not I dunno how my mum is able to cope with my dad and 3 little kids @ home. Don't worry everything's fine already. =)

2006-11-29T22:19:00.000+08:00

You are The Devil

Materiality. Material Force. Material temptation; sometimes obsession

The Devil is often a great card for business success; hard work and ambition.

Perhaps the most misunderstood of all the major arcana, the Devil is not really "Satan" at all, but Pan the half-goat nature god and/or Dionysius. These are gods of pleasure and abandon, of wild behavior and unbridled desires. This is a card about ambitions; it is also synonymous with temptation and addiction. On the flip side, however, the card can be a warning to someone who is too restrained, someone who never allows themselves to get passionate or messy or wild - or ambitious. This, too, is a form of enslavement. As a person, the Devil can stand for a man of money or erotic power, aggressive, controlling, or just persuasive. This is not to say a bad man, but certainly a powerful man who is hard to resist. The important thing is to remember that any chain is freely worn. In most cases, you are enslaved only because you allow it.

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

2006-11-27T00:58:00.000+08:00

Got this in my mailbox and I found it damn funny! haha

This is hilarious!
1- Go to <http://www.google.com/> www.Google.com
2- Type in "Failure"
3- Look at what comes up as first listing
4- Tell other people before the people at Google fix it.

(It is unfortunately possible for a total failure to >>>reach the>>> >top).

2006-11-25T21:44:00.000+08:00

Wow.. It's been some time since I've last logged into Blogger. Blogger got bought over by Google?? I've switched to the Google-Blogger beta thing anyway..

My legs itch for soccer, my hands itch for mahjong, my fingers itch for guitar, my eyes itch to close, my back is itchy.. 'Life's an itch, and then you scratch.' How true! I'm going to scratch my legs for soccer tomorrow!

Anyway, I realised that typing in short forms are not healthy. For example, I'm used to typing 'tmr' for tomorrow so often that I got took a second to think. I almost typed 'tomolo' instead!

2006-11-17T02:15:00.000+08:00

Final report for my attachment has already handed in! A huge load was lifted off my shoulders!! Yeah! And less than 3 weeks to the end of my Industrial Attachment!!

2006-11-14T23:01:00.000+08:00

Less than 4 weeks to the end of my Industrial Attachment! It's time for a well deserved break after that. Been busy with my final report nowadays and I;ve regretted not updating my log book regularly. Now I've to write 7 log book entries! I've finished 2 already, 5 more to go before I show my tutor this thurs. How encouraging.

2006-11-06T01:37:00.000+08:00

I've got 2 hours and counting!

2006-10-29T17:50:00.000+08:00

I was on my way home from my Sunday soccer game and before I reach my house I saw police cars by the road side. Apparently a Trans-Island bus went up a kerb and hit a pillar of a flyover. The front of the bus, especially the driver seat side, was badly smashed. No bloodstains on the floor as far as I can 'beo-ed' though, so I guessed the bus driver should be alright.

2006-10-25T19:50:00.000+08:00

Chua's Law of Laws

Law 1: Reading can make one bankrupt.

Reason:
Reading is knowledge.
Knowledge is power.
Power corrupts.
Corruption is a crime.
Crime dont pay.
No pay no money.
No money equals bankruptcy.

Therefore, I hereby proved Law 1. Reading can make one bankrupt.

2006-10-15T03:38:00.000+08:00

Wow its been almost 2 weeks since I've last blogged. Nothing much happened though. Life has been so mundane that... that... er.. I cant remember what I did each day but it's something like this: Report to work, coffee break, act busy, lunch, act busy, coffee break, act busy, knock off. Sounds like fun.

It's mid Oct! Those on IA better finish up the bloody log book! Those still attending lectures please start studying! You don't know how much I've missed school, skipping lectures, tutorials, and mugging for exmas! Haha. I went back to NTU last thurs and thought I can crash a lecture in my school but it turned out that it was some e-learning week where those only online lectures and tutorials so students do not have to come to school. Thus I crashed a EEE lecture instead. Feels good to be in a Lecture Theatre! And after attending that lecture I am glad that I'm a Mechanical.

Watched World Trade Centre and its an 'okay' movie. Cant really descibe my thoughts on the show, because its not touching yet its emotional, its not a thriler yet its exciting (initially). The show did well to avoid political topics and just focus on the minds and emotions of the 2 trapped men. Since they were trapped they couldnt really act much, and you will be just looking at their eyes: scared, in pain, lost, yet with a faint glimmer of hope that someone will find them someday, somehow.

Why Osama is still at large??

2006-10-02T20:25:00.000+08:00

Things I hate most on a bus ride

1) Drivers who didn't realised that they are in the year 2006 and are driving air-con buses. 'Eh uncle! Switch on the air-con lah!!'

2) Noisy kids who play and scream around on the bus. Infants are forgivable. I am thus thankful for my MP3 player, and my ear phone that blocks out extenal noises. But I can still hear them in between tracks!

3) Smell of food after a long day at work and hungry. It just makes my stomach growl. GGRRRROOOWWWWLLLL....

4) Passengers who want to stand up and walk to the exit when there's still a long way to go before the bus reach the stop. What's the big deal you may ask. It's not alright when they are sitting so damn near the exit and the bus is bloody crowded!!! 'Can relac or not?!? I will let you pass wan!!'

5) People who fart on a bus. Esp the 'got sound & got smell kind'. You can smell what they had for breakfast and lunch.

6) The person sitting beside you fell asleep and his head somehow found a place on my shoulder. Damn. No girl has fallen asleep and rest her head on my shoulder before.

7) Drivers who think that they are Formula One racers. I don't mind that when I'm in a rush. But they still want to race in a crowded bus? Beating red lights, drifting at bends doing a Jay Chou, and jamming the brakes like stamping a cockroach to death. I know the bus is a Merc but uncle I'm old already cannot take the thrill lah.

8) Cockroaches. The small babies who think that they are cute and like to appear out of nowhere to play peek-a-boo. I can play peek-a-boo with you but just don't crawl into my bag thank you very much.

9) Bells that don't work. You have to shout 'Ding dong!' to alert the driver that you want to alight next.

10) Contrary to the 1st point, drivers who think that they are cool and set the temperature to -180 degree Fahrenheit. A certain bus no 16 can attest to that. 'Ah chooo!'

11) People who refused to get down because their EZ Link cards have a problem and they could not tap to exit. They will just stand at the exit, despite stares from everyone on the bus, and frantically tapping the card reader hoping that it will beep and show the yellow light and the right fare deducted. But no, it's not going to work cos your big butt has sat on the card and crushed it. So please accept that the card is spoilt. JUST GET DOWN AND DON'T WASTE OUR TIME WATCHING YOU TAP THE BLOODY THING! ARGH!

2006-09-29T19:54:00.000+08:00

"At Liverpool from the very start I'd planned
To build a bastion of invincibility."
I believe that "I was made for Liverpool, and
Liverpool was made for me."

2006-09-28T00:41:00.000+08:00

All of a sudden I like the Pirates of the Carribean theme song! I have been listening to it for the past hour already!

2006-09-24T17:26:00.000+08:00

Meet the new addition to my family..

Her name is Goh Shu Hui.

She weighed a whooping 4.13 pounds when she was born.

She has a nice hairstyle! And her eye brows are quite long!

It's time to sleep!

2006-09-18T20:43:00.000+08:00

Damn it. I am sick again. How many times this year I've been sick? Argh. Diarrhea for the whole day, headache, and I am feeling cold all the time. I get shivers and goosebumps for the whole day already. Damn MCs are expensive these days. I dun wan to be sick!

2006-09-15T23:37:00.000+08:00

Random thoughts here..

For months I've been procastinating to clear and revamp my 'work place' desk at home. Finally I've started something already. At least the CRT monitor is gone, but its still quite messy. Now to get my ass to IKEA to get some boards and after some hammering I hope it'll turn out nicely.

I need to change a mobile phone plan, Singtel Classic plan do not have free incoming calls, the Singtel iPlus student plan will suit me very very well. And besides, Nokia 6280 is selling at $99 for students! Damn. I was aiming for N70. But since N70 is quite an old model and 6280 has the functions that I wanted and its 99 bucks, I think I will get that. Compare phones here. Who cares if there are many ppl using that phone? Since I'll save $$ if I buy 6280, I think I will be able to spend more to revamp my work area at home already!

Liverpool website has been counting down to the top 100 players ever to play for the first team since June, and I've been religiously downloading every single video clip of the players. So far it's at 14th place and it's Micheal Owen. I wonder who'll get first. Dalglish, Keegan, Rush , Barnes, Fowler, Gerrard, Chua Wei Guan are all possible candidates. Cant wait to see who'll top the list!!

I hope I can get out of Republic Poly by mid Oct. Wake me up when September ends.

2006-09-13T23:26:00.000+08:00

This dude is coming to Singapore!!

LINK

He's Russell Peters. How cool is that? Pay $85 and watch him make funny racist comments. Haha. But I am quite gian. His famous quote: 'Be a man. Do the right thing.', still sticks in my mind till now.

Anyone want to watch him talk nonsense too?

2006-09-11T02:16:00.000+08:00

24 Things to do in an elevator.

1. Grimace painfully while smacking your forehead and muttering: "Shut up, dammit, all of you just shut UP!"
2. Whistle the first seven notes of "It's a Small World" incessantly.
3. Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside ask: "Got enough air in there?"
4. Offer name tags to everyone getting on the elevator. Wear yours upside-down.
5. Stand silent and motionless in the corner, facing the wall, without getting off. 6. When arriving at your floor, grunt and strain to yank the doors open, then act embarrassed when they open by themselves.
7. Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask them to call you Admiral.
8. On the highest floor, hold the door open and demand that it stay open until you hear the penny you dropped down the shaft go "plink" at the bottom.
9. Stare, grinning, at another passenger for a while, and then announce: "I've got new socks on!"
10. When at least 8 people have boarded, moan from the back: "Oh, no, not now, damn motion sickness!"
11. Meow occasionally.
12. Holler "Chutes away!" whenever the elevator descends.
13. Walk on with a cooler that says "human head" on the side.
14. Stare at another passenger for a while, then announce "You're one of THEM!" and move to the far corner of the elevator.
15. Wear a puppet on your hand and talk to other passengers "through" it.
16. When the elevator is silent, look around and ask "is that your beeper?"
17. Say "Ding!" at each floor.
18. Say "I wonder what all these do" and push the red buttons.
19. Listen to the elevator walls with a stethoscope.
20. Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other passengers that this is your "personal space."
21. Announce in a demonic voice: "I must find a more suitable host body."
22. Make explosion noises when anyone presses a button.
23. Wear "X-Ray Specs" and leer suggestively at other passengers.
24. Stop at every floor, run off the elevator, then run back on.