Reflections

Don Moen - Our Father(Live)

2010-11-01T14:26:00.000+08:00

2009-04-10T00:50:00.002+08:00

Post 130...

I wanna be calm

I wanna start something special

I wanna go to New Zealand

I wanna tell you many things

But not now...I gotta wait, I'll be silent..its better..I gotta be silent

I wanna be calm.

Be safe, I'm goin home...where your love alone was enough for me.

I pray, and I shall remain.

2009-01-16T15:30:00.003+08:00

Switch

Lighten my load :)
Twice the length of a normal road
He heaved a sigh of relief
when She believed
Climb the stairs to eternity
and you'll know what it means
When life in its entirety
Reaveals more than just dreams

Rumble tumble, twice the trouble
Worth it, it was
Dismiss the fables, you know
The crowd has gathered round the table
Put on the show
Just go with the flow
The curtains are up
Sober up, Pucker up
It's yours

And a lil sumthin I found on Yahoo - Enjoy!

Kids contemplate marriage.

How would you make your marriage work?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.
Ricky, age 10

How can a stranger tell if two people are married?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
Derrick, age 8

What do you think your mom and dad have in common?
Both don’t want any more kids.
Lori, age 8

What do most people do on a date?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
Lynnette, age 8

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
Martin, age 10

What would you do on a first date that was turning sour?
I’d run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
Craig, age 9

When is it okay to kiss someone?
When they’re rich.
Pam, age 7

Are all Pams the same??? :P

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that.
Curt, age 7

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right thing to do.
Howard, age 8

What is the right age to get married?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
Camille, age 10

No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married.
Freddie, age 6

Is it better to be single or married?
I don’t know which is better, but I’ll tell you one thing. I’m never going to have sex with my wife. I don’t want to be all grossed out.
Theodore, age 8

It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
Anita, age 9

How do you decide whom to marry?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with.
Kristen, age 10

-Peace-

2008-12-03T01:12:00.005+08:00

Whirlwind.

Its nice to be back. It's nice to feel nice... to look around and take in a breath of fresh, crisp air.

This is truly the season to be jolly. But I am asking myself why I bother waiting for the season in order to perk up. Well, there is a reason for the season...true.. but I'm sure I can find sumthin to smile abt all year round :)

Bout 3 weeks back, I completed an essay on altruism and its (probable) selfish undertones.. lets juz say that my conclusion wasnt a crowd pleaser..it didnt please the Aussie markers for sure..lol..but i guess there is sumthin that I left out in that essay..something along the lines of reciprocal altruism. Kind of an oxymoron I guess.. but I suppose it's precisely what makes some people tick.

There's this saying that goes "No good deed goes unpunished"..it's disturbing to say the least. I truly hate that phrase for one simple reason - It's kinda true :s ... It speaks of how one can go about doing nice things but almost always ends up being the only one left standing when the shit hits the fan. Why does that keep happening? I dont know.. Karma? Prolly, if there's even such a thing..

But tdy, I was given a reason to believe (again) that its always worth all the troubles to be nice and keep at it... Goes sumthin like this - I wanted to get a certain gift and it was only sold at a chain of stores. Although they had many outlets, every single friggin store was out of stock for tt item..save for two. So I called and called..and called..the two stores for abt 3 days..until finally, i got an ans from one outlet - like FINALLY. I tell you, I'm honestly tired of hearing tt stupid automated voice apologising profusely to me, telling me tt their operators were all engaged. After a while, it felt like I was seriously talking to some electrical component/appliance..like imagine having a serious, straightforward & lengthy conversation with your tv and you might get what I mean.
So yeah, they told me that they would reserve the item for me and I was soooo darn thankful to them for that. I remembered to be extra polite and thanked the manager no less than 732.43 times. Seriously. I counted. Not.

Then I rushed down to the store and reached there 15 mins before closing time and they actually recognised me by my voice! Kinda creepy but nvm.. so I asked for the manager and thanked the lady personally (yes i did it one more time...I was feeling VERY nice. So sue me) Well..i dunno..I guess they were pretty happy tt I gave them business juz before closing time..or maybe it was because i was an extra-nice customer..but they decided to pass me 2 different lucky draw coupons to fill in...I wasnt entitled to the 2nd one btw, but they juz slipped it to me and said "Nah, nvm, give you this also, juz fill up k? All the best". Ok, nothing much..considering it was juz a lucky draw. But the prizes are good..one was for some hefty cash prize I think and the other was for a trip to the States..cool, by my standards.

I left once I was done filling up the coupons and started the long, arduous trek back to the mrt station. 15 mins later, I still wasnt at the station yet and, lo and behold, I realised that I had left the umbrella which I borrowed from my office, at the store...I know, dumbass. So yeah, did a 180 and rushed back to the store.. They were alr closed when I got there but the staff were still ard, thank God! I tapped on the glass like a hungry child outside a bakery and gestured to the umbrella and one of them promptly got up to get it for me...But on his way to the main entrance, I noticed tt he went to the back of the store to grab a small white box first..
I went over to the entrance and waited for him to open the gate...then as he passed me the umbrella, he handed me the box as well! I was a lil confused and asked him wat that was and he went "Oh its nothing, we just wanted you to have it la, thats all..take care ah.." So I thanked him AGAIN and went aside to see what was in the box...
Well guess what? It was nothin but a limited edition Singtel F1 Grand Prix watch :P Yeah..I was also like WT...
You see this company is pretty well known here and they were closely linked to the S'pore Grand Prix. So i guess it figures la.. heh :)

So there...I had a pretty good day, to say the least :D SO to everyone out there who is feeling tired and wants to give up...pls dont k? Hang in there..not because a reward is close at hand...no... its cos its simply worth it. And if it makes ya feel better, what goes around, comes around :)

-Songs for a better day-

2008-11-08T03:43:00.001+08:00

ok, I shall put this up first...once i stop laughing, I'll post more about the other things tt i wanna talk abt :D

Damn this is hilarious!!

2008-10-13T18:05:00.001+08:00

Welcome to the Family :)

That's baby orangutan, Isalie, in the enclosure of the Munich Zoo. Isalie was born in the zoo in Hellabrunn on July 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Christof Stache & MSN News)

2008-10-10T16:53:00.003+08:00

Not good.

So some random bits of info shall get the opportunity to get out of my mind and manifest themselves in the form of words.

(Somewhere in between)...

"So, I guess its right for me to say 'Welcome to the Club' huh?"

"Uhh... yeah, but im definitely not lookin forward to this"

"Not like you have a choice, son... Anyway, welcome to Sector C...The boys affectionately call it the dumpster.. Its somewhat of a dumping ground for the State..But the only kind of trash you find around here would be grade 'A' felons..the kind that even the supermax couldn't handle."

"Wow..heartwarming..."

"It gets better...the reason they're beefing up security around here is cos the brains back at HQ have detected some form of anomaly...The people that they throw into Sector C were supposed to have a life expectancy of at least 15 years...given that there aren't any riots and stuff.
Thing is, their latest census showed that there are less than 50 felons left...an interesting drop from 400, a couple of years back.. the new life expectancy is set at a sweet 1.5 years."

"Hmm...morbid. But as sadistic as this may sound, ain't that a good thing? As in, its givin us less work since they're wiping themselves out...and that really helps with the overcrowding situation right?"

"If only... U see son, the problem is, they're not wiping themselves out... there's something in there that's doing our job for us. And the corporate bigwigs that are running this messy detainment program are using this situation to put themselves in a good light. Call it corporate social responsibility...paradoxically, the onus is on us to turn things around, for them. They want us to go in and stop what's going on in there."

"Thanks..this totally makes my day...We have a bunch of hardened criminals who're falling like flies for no apparent reason and we have to go in with a couple of Tasers to find out why...Nice, I'm loving this job already. I mean, they're obviously pissed for being here and we're not exactly on their buddies list...they hate the sight of us man!"

"Look, you got enlisted, so deal with it. Besides, we're not exactly going in blind... intelligence passed us some useful info this morning"

"Really now... and what did they say?"

"Sector C used to be a medical research hub about a decade back. It was shut down in a very sudden manner back then and the area was earmarked for the development of correctional facilities..due to its remote location."

"Go on..I'm listening.."

"Yeah..and ever since the deaths started occurring, HQ has been poring through files and R&D notes from the time of the existence of the hub.. Apparently, the scientists were carrying out research on a new strain of the nipah virus and as u may have guessed, they went a bit too far... some of the geeks started looking into mutating certain strains of the virus for educational purposes...when in actual fact, they were nothing more than raving psychopaths with nothing more than destruction on their minds.. let's just say that their employers didnt know that they had radicals in their ranks.. You following so far?"

"I guess..this is getting screwed up.."

"There's nothing left to screw up son...The end end result of their covert experiments was a living, breathing version of the virus..one that had teeth and a foot-long body. It doesn't have limbs so it sort of looks like an overgrown maggot. It moves slowly along the ground, much like a worm does but, this one packs a couple of surprises.."

"And I'm guessing its not alike the ones on Christmas morning?"

"Got that right...intel has been doing research with samples collected by some of their drones over the last few months and the findings were..well, disturbing to say the least. These nipah worms can jump up to a height of about 2 meters...and they reproduce through spores that are contained in their breath and saliva. It's something like this: The person gets bitten, the spores are transmitted..the infected person soon succumbs to the disease with the larva growing within him...the larva soon hatches and..finds its way out, yeah. Bottom line is that, you shouldn't breathe in there or get bitten by one of these things. Capiche?"

"I Need a coffee..."

"I need a beer!..."

(Ends here...nothin more than nonsensical whims of my clouded mind)
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I'll go forth in peace and handle each day with respect and pride. I'll enjoy life and seek the smiles that count for everything. Guess what happened doesnt really matter, It's what's GOING to happen that matters huh? Will do..will do. Although help would be much appreciated, its not something I can rely on solely, I know. Well, Thank God for everything and everyone.

Bad Day

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to gray
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee you go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces every time
And I don't need no carryin' on

Because you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Will you need a blue sky holiday?
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on

You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day

Peace, Out

- I May Have -

2008-08-22T22:59:00.004+08:00

Wow..its been a while.. :D

The past few weeks have been rather trying.. But there's always been this sense of calm within me..tt tells me to keep persevering no matter what.. & I'm really thankful for that! They say God works in mysterious ways..well, maybe not always..sometimes, His approach is nothing out of the ordinary :)

I'm truly blessed to be surrounded by really wonderful individuals in my life... Cos these difficult times have truly allowed me to see the beauty that lies within each and every one of them... I thank everyone who has stood by me and helped in one way or another..knowingly or unknowingly :) You all have helped me get to where I am today...

And where am I exactly? Well, i've finally managed to enrol into a degree prog!! :D I'm doin double majors in psychology & marketing management (would have preferred a single major but its sch policy) at kaplan. Te degree is awarded by Murdoch uni... It starts on the 1st of sept..and honestly, im a good mix of anxiety and excitement now :P

Other than tt..its been work..mob wars..fighter jets..parking wars...and now, mouse hunt. Thank God for Facebook...although at times it does feel a lil sinful..lol..
ok tts abt it for now..till next time ya'll..happy Facebook-ing!

P.s. Wani, my heartfelt condolences. God bless.

- Peace..out -

On a very random note, here's my fav animal.. (after Tails that is)

2008-08-05T17:57:00.001+08:00

No matter how many times you look at this passage, it never fails to touch you...at least that's how it is for me..

Love is patient; love is kind

and envies no one.

Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude;

never selfish, not quick to take offense.

There is nothing love cannot face;

there is no limit to its faith,

its hope, and endurance.

In a word, there are three things

that last forever: faith, hope, and love;

but the greatest of them all is love.

- Believe -

2008-07-29T13:31:00.002+08:00

Money is the root of all problems.

Is it really?

I shall not say more over here.

- It's been updated -

2008-07-28T02:01:00.007+08:00

Why so serious?

Well, its prolly because a legend has passed on. Sadly.

We all know that Heath Ledger is a good actor...and well, I must say that I'm now a believer!
3 words : The Dark Knight

Honestly pple, if you havent watched it, please ask urself what you are waitng for!
By now, you must have heard all the hype about the show..the magnificent Joker character, the appearance of Two-Face and all the HAPPENING stunt/fight sequences...Please believe it when I say that the show lives up to the hype..and so much more! And btw, if you thought the Batmobile was pretty cool...wait till you see the the Bike in action ;)

The storyline and cast really came together harmoniously and I must say that the genius that came up with the plot/script is well...a genius! :D
There were times during the show where I was caught completely off guard and never saw certain plot twists coming..I admit that the story may not be so straight forward and may involve the use of a lil brain juice to be fully appreciated..But hey, Perfect acting and emotional displays totally need no explanation whatsoever!

So please...do watch it and share in the joy of a really good movie-experience and the mini revival of childhood dreams/fantasies/memories...& yes, be prepared to witness the Joker in a way that you prolly would NEVER have imagined.

Now if u still dun feel convinced that you should give this masterpiece a chance, ask urself - "Why so SERIOUS?!" :D

PICTURES COURTESY OF Lyricis AND divxplanet ON Flickr

- In memory of -

2008-07-15T01:09:00.007+08:00

Hello world :)

Its nice to allow myself to like have a form of realease...in literacy...
finally...

I dunno...call it a dry patch..its not tt there's nothing to write abt...Its like when u have too many things goin on tt u juz push blogging way down on the priorities list. And soon enuf, it gets forgotten altogether :P

but hey..its a space tts here to stay and im gonna put it to good use...from time to time tt is :D
For now, here are some interesting updates..

Firstly, a new phone...got a $150 voucher frm the telco operator and even had a bundled offer which gave mr 50% off my monthly subscription bill for an entire year! Great offer tt i juz couldnt let go of..so i used the voucher in the best way possible, with accordance to my budget tt is...and got my self the HTC Touch Dual. I like :)

and another thing tt i really liked was the dinner I had with my family last nite..we went to the Ayam Penyet stall @ Bugis..its called Ayam Penyet Ria and its located opp the shaw towers..and i'll do them and ya'll a favour - Contact them at 63377761 :D

oh boy...did i enjoy myself or what...please do try the fish and beef too..they're equally as amazing! Next, we went to Starbucks for dessert...and I had the marvellous Java Chips Frappe...pple, this one u gotta try at least once!

Ok tts abt it for now..now its back to living the cheapo life with $2.50 chicken rice ya'll! lol... Bon Appetit!!

- And everytime your screen lights up...oh my...:) -

2008-07-03T16:19:00.004+08:00

Take a moment & slow down, please.

No one said it was gonna be easy.
I know tt too.

Everybody involved has to try make it easier for the others who r involved. Its their right...their duty.
Juz dun make it any harder...i know im guilty of it too..

Yes, you are a part of it...a major part of it. I'd rather put you first than put everything else before you..frankly, at times, you keep requesting for just that...seemingly. My question is why now? you know how it has been with me all along...and suddenly this worthy distraction is troubling you? Go ahead and have your space..but do make space for the other too, & pls make sure tt the space allocated is adequate.

I know i'm not loony too.. I realise things only when there is something to be realised. Concern is shown because care is at play...i'd rather not live in an environment filled with frost and cold shoulders.
When you are the highlight in someone's day..or life for that matter, it comes with its responsibilities..and its pretty hard to be left alone in the dark.

Questions are asked for a reason, & I assure you they aren't random. On one hand there are the apparent gestures...the silence, the moodiness and the change in character etc...& on the other hand, well, call it intuition..which is prolly brought about by this thing called care.

Talk, share, grow. Commitment - A journey. We truly are takin the road less travelled...& you surely realise that..it's harder than the average journey that others take..but we all know that this is worthwhile...and we have more than enough reason to carry on.
I have been accused of making assumptions, & I do accept...and I wonder if you happen to be in tt same place now :(

Live for difference...so what if 'that's how things are'...or 'no one can do this or that'...lets do it differently..in fact, we already are, if you get what I mean. To embrace is to accept, and I accept.. if that hurts, I'm sorry...so very sorry.

I understand, & I hope you do too.

Ad Astra per Aspera

- It's gonna be alright...cos I believe -

2008-06-17T00:36:00.003+08:00

Its been real hectic these past few weeks... with all the preparations and tying down of last-min stuff..really glad that everything went down smoothly..and tt everyone who was supposed to be impressed, was impressed :)

Its really nice & affirming ya noe..like when someone whom you really want to please/ impress turns around to you and give u a pat on the back of sorts..and tells u tt it was a job well done :) Wasnt really expecting it.. but I Couldn't ask for more :D

It also gives me reason to think about stuff in general..Yes..im thinking again..(didnt stop actually :P )... It is pretty much the law of nature in a way... like if you put your heart to something, and chase after it all the way, you are bound to gain something - either at the end, or somewhere along the way...either way, it was time well spent. Besides, if anything screws up along the way, its gonna be merely a lesson to learn from.

So yeah, optimism is key...and perseverance does wonders too :) As the saying goes, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going'....well, not that times are tough for me now or anything :P

On another note, the father's day event was made extra special due to the presence of a select few :) and thanx a million for helping out, Amanda! Everybody had a good time, the food was good and the sentiments were brought about in a fine way :)
There was one special segment where all the men were supposed to write down their commitments towards being better fathers/brothers/sons (people in general)...and the whole symbolic nature was made extra special by the actions of a certain someone there :) Dun intend to elaborate here... :P And all the men received roses..yeah, the men, for a change...It was really sweet..if you were there, and if u were me, you'd understand ;)

P.s. I'll 'take' note...and there's a fine scent in the air...I'm thinking crisp morning air at some orchard near teh Alps..go figure..

-Thank You-

2008-06-05T00:48:00.003+08:00

Its been a while :)

Oh well..i finally decided to return to this space...for many things have been happening and many people have been asking :)

I dun think i'll give an update on recent events la...i guess i'll put it this way, there is one thing that i must express above all..and i think tt i shall take this time to do just that - Express what needs to be expressed, for it is DESERVED :)

The steps you take will take you places

Funny how the ones you took held you firmly in one place

And its not a bad thing, for that place is a grateful heart

Every word, every action, every sign, every effort

Noted, and appreciated, Every minute of everyday

New frontiers, New experiences...

Nothing ever really seemed better than it does now

I must say, Sharing never felt so fulfilling

For even when it comes to sacrifice

I'm blessed enough to have a constant reminder

That when love is involved, no sacrifice is too big

So I took steps to create an atmosphere of ease

As you silently picked up the pieces that I overlooked

To take something I loathe and turn it into a pleasant memory

Is definitely no easy feat...and thus far, only one holds the record

I awake each day with one thing in mind

The very thing that will make my day

The very thing gives me more reason to believe

The very thing that complete me

And I'm thankful..and believe me whe I say I'm gonna 'return the favour'... :)
Thankfully..that very 'Thing', is SO much more than just that..

-For One...and all-

2008-05-11T17:44:00.002+08:00

Look up

Breathe in

Smile

Be glad

Be at peace.

=)

-Thank God-

2008-05-08T18:44:00.004+08:00

So you do realise it?
And yet you choose to remain this way?
I know you're not a sadist...so why do you keep on doin that?
The thought that you could smile when sayin that you realise how you've been.... It's piercing.

Why huh? Did I deserve that? You turn it all on me all the time...it's always my fault...right? Or was it? To choose to journey with you, to make those promises and to STICK to the promises with my all...to care, to give of myself in ways that I have NEVER given before? All the time, the care, the love, the concern...have they all come together in a big pile of nothing-ness? Have they ended up as things done with an ulterior motive?? My...to call this is a very sad moment would be a gross understatement...

I AM STLL WILLING TO TAKE IT ALL. Nobody likes to be treated like a doormat...But hey, I dun feel like that..and even if it seems that way, I know I have a good reason behind why I'm still going at it... even when things seem this way. I have always tried to be true..and yes it really hurts when you throw it all back in my face like that... I'm human too..but nevermind you know...sometimes, life calls for us to be better than we normally are. And you, are reason enough. But please, cut me some slack.
No matter what, i'm still here, willing to give you that opportunity to learn and grow and see the tuth in me. You know how I feel towards you..its the SAME before and that's the way it will be. ALWAYS.

Never say you don't have a choice. A promise is a promise. Now give that promise a chance. Seriously. And give it a chance WITH ALL YOUR HEART.

P.s. I'm sorry for using the word 'why'...
P.p.s. For all those thinking of a career in the Psych/Counselling line, please think hard. It has it rewards..but it's definitely not for the weak at heart.

- please, I dont know how much longer... but I'm willing -

2008-05-07T23:44:00.004+08:00

Its odd sometimes

This thing called 'practice what you preach'...

Yeah I know i've said a lot..and yes, im truly holding up and sticking to my words.

But sometimes, it just gets so hard...not that im giving up..but really, there's only so much one can do without support, affirmation and reciprocation...agreed?

Well, thank God for God...If not for Him, I dunno man.

And this blog space..I truly appreciate this area where I can air my opinions and just say it whenever I want to...knowing me, I LOVE TO TALK...and it really gets me down when people tell me to stuff it or juz shut up.. I can truly empathise with a few others who have recently spoken about not being 'heard' or being taken for granted...I know how it feels and yes, it sucks.

In our lives, we seek to please...please ourselves and those around us..knowingly or unknowingly. That's just the way it is...in a way, that's what makes us a unified species.. WE NEED EACH OTHER... that's what makes us human.

I need love, I need affirmation, I need tangible actions of care and concern to be directed my way; so sue me. Yeah I'm a guy..but above all, I am human too...so lets ditch this 'gotta be macho' nonsense ya, thanks.
I will give, without expecting anything in return..how noble, right? I have been thinking about this sentence a lot...well, I believe that love begets love...in that way, when we show care & concern, it's bound to come our way right...well, at least that's the idea.

The problem starts when we give and for some strange reason, nothing comes back...worse still, if we get even more bitterness back in return. It's confusing...and yes, it hurts.
So ya, about the saying, dun expect anything in return... aye? Then what about the things that are SUPPOSED to come our way, without being asked for?... What happens if they dont? Yes, I dare say supposed because everyone is entitled to their fair share of the pie.
So in this case, when we yearn for something that IS OURS but isn't being given to us, is it wrong?

I know many out there will prolly scoff at this post and abt how thick-skinned it all seems..but hey, think about it.. I dare admit to my humble humanity..and the needs that come along with it..do you? And well, may the first person who has not felt this way cast the first insult, I'm all ears.

Coming back to the point about how I love the freedom that this space gives me, I must say, I kinda contradict myself...cos there are many times when i hold back and put things in a nicer way...or not post about a certain thing at all. I feel that although it may sound stupid that I feel restricted in my own space, I guess we are all held accountable for our actions and well, in a way, it still is about pleasing those around me :)

Oh well...

As for Idol today, I'd say that David Archuleta did a pretty fine job..and surely stole the limelight this evening. His second song was really mellow...but it has its deeper meaning. Cool.

LOVE ME TENDER

Love me tender,
Love me sweet,
Never let me go.
You have made my life complete,
And I love you so.

Love me tender,
Love me true,
All my dreams fulfilled.
For my darlin I love you,
And I always will.

Love me tender,
Love me long,
Take me to your heart.
For its there that I belong,
And well never part.

Love me tender,
Love me dear,
Tell me you are mine.
Ill be yours through all the years,
Till the end of time.

(when at last my dreams come true
Darling this I know
Happiness will follow you
Everywhere you go).

I CONTRADICT...and I ADMIT

- Random Realities -

2008-04-30T15:52:00.005+08:00

Does it feel like...

I'm only on the front porch, looking in?

*I see what beautiful is about
When I'm looking in, not when I'm looking out*

Comfort?

- Lonestar -

2008-04-28T00:14:00.002+08:00

With this i wish

A silent melody

A reverb in the heart

At present, an industrious flutter

To become reality..

A reality that's best shared..

and here's to that reality..

- With you -

2008-04-19T00:55:00.003+08:00

Yes, this is real
Yes, you're safe
Yes its alright to be here

Have been listening to David Cook's rendition of Mariah's 'Always Be My Baby'...like non stop..
Ya, its a pretty bimbotic song, esp the original version... but ever since this fella sang it..I tell u, it went up the charts man! Its a really nice song..altho it doesnt relate cos its about break ups..but hey, its sweet and heartfelt.

Esp this part (the chorus la) :

You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darlin cause you'll always be my baby

It may sound mildly clingy or stalker-ish..but hey, read into it a lil more..
Its clear tt the songwriter believes that true love really does overcome...

Ok, i shall stop getting more in depth abt the song..juz enjoy it with me k :) its up on the player so ya.. And btw, for those following Idol on tv, my prediction is that the finals are gonna be down to 2 guys and a girl...one of the guys being David Cook and the girl being Syesha..who the other guy is gonna be is anybody's guess at this stage :)

-Always..true..you...Always-

2008-04-10T17:13:00.011+08:00

I was thinking...
Well, i've been waiting soooo long for my sis to pass me the photos from the birthday outing. I actually got them sometime last week.. but i decided, why not let it wait a lil more and post it up on the 10th of April :D It's the 1st month anniversary of my birthday! WEE!!! 1 month ago on this day, I turned 22! :)

Here are the memories, captured and cherished:

First there was a plan...thanx to Cheryl, Van & The Gang..a plan tt got me to wear a traditional outfit and stand before a VERY unique cake..

Yes, it was a Prata-cake... one of a kind..

Thanx again to one, and all!

And a video to top it all off..i seriously CMI as an Indian laaaa....

Then 2 days later, I had a family outing to celebrate the day once more :)
We headed down to the esplanade and went to this cafe called..Sourpuss..yeah, I was also like wth?! It was my eldest sis' idea.. although it had a MUCH MORE decent name before; it was formerly known as 2Hot Cafe. After tt, went went over to Max Brenner for dessert.. and OMG...was the food there good or what!!! Here are some pics frm the dessert EXPERIENCE..(Sadly, i dun think i'll be goin there too often..its juz too sinful la..lol)

See, even the glasses have evil words on them..lol! And tt dish in the middle is seriously the highlight la..its melted marshmellows with chocolate filling, choc sauce, berries and topped with gummi bears. Why gummi bears? I dunno..really..

Ok, maybe i got a lil too exited abt the yummy dish :P

Well, there was some leftover sauce on the plate...and it was juz too good to waste so ya, decided to get creative with it :)

-It's been 6 glorious ones my dear-

2008-04-10T01:40:00.000+08:00

Speak...Sing....Be heard

Of old songs that come back to mean something to you once more..here's one - Superman.

I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
I'm just out to find
The better part of me

Of someone that makes me feel..
The emotive nature is brought to the surface,
brought to life.
and oh... I DO cherish :)

I'm more than a bird
I'm more than a plane
I'm more than some pretty face beside a train
And it's not easy to be me

Its me...& yeah, really, its me
Tough as things may be..
Painful as things may get sometimes..

I wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
'Bout a home I'll never see

I know its no fantasy..
Its how things are..
and more than that
..Its more about what we're gonna make of it..
Someone once said "If you can dream about it, there's already an ounce of reality in it"
Ditto.

It may sound absurd
But don't be naive
Even heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed
But won't you concede
Even heroes have the right to dream
And it's not easy to be me

I stay true to who I am..
I will feel..i will fall...i will stand
that's me
But I have experienced and I WILL give back - love
for it's more profound to me than anything else
love has the power to evoke every single feeling at once
lifts you up, gets you down sometimes...
but that's life..& love is life

Up, up and away, away from me
Well it's alright
You can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy or anything

I may tend to sound a lil off-center at times
But hey, trees do bend..
But they stay firmly rooted to the ground :)

I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees

I was born for a reason...
pple may say many things about how we all SHOULD be
but hey, i accept advice, thanx again
and I'll just go on to make it my own :)

I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
I'm only a man in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me, inside of me
Inside of me, yeah inside of me, inside of me

Well, nobody's perfect
and that's something i'll learn to accept more
each day of my life

I'm only a man in a funny red sheet
I'm only a man looking for a dream
I'm only a man in a funny red sheet
And it's not easy…
It's not easy to be me

It's not easy...but it sure is worth it :)
I will push on..
Telling myself that if there ever is darkness,
there DEFINITELY will be light somewhere around..
for you need light in order to cast a shadow

-Once again: Live, Love, Laugh-

2008-04-04T01:10:00.005+08:00

Of quotes I picked up from some place...

"Of Expectations"....

- "Even if my limbs fall off, we'd still be together, no matter what.."

- "When he/she says your name, it sounds different in their mouth..you know, like its safe there.."

- "She puts on perfume and he puts on cologne..and we go out and..we can like smell each other.."

- "And he/she can make you smile when you're tired.."

- "Or you tell them something that you're scared of telling because you're afraid that if you told them, it would make them stop loving you...but when you finally tell them, you're surprised cos you find that it actually makes them love you more.."

- "She tells you that she loves your shirt and you end up wearing it everyday.."

- And i also say... awwww :) -

2008-04-03T00:54:00.002+08:00

I believe.

I will stand.

I'm thankful.

Thanks to the Creator of All things.

Thank YOU.

For, The Gift.. ( Cheese Alert ) :P

Winter snow is falling down
children laughing all around
lights are turning on
like a fairy tale come true

Sitting by the fire we made
you're the answer when i prayed
i would find someone
and baby i found you

All i want is to hold you forever
all i need is you more every day
you saved my heart
from being broken apart
you gave your love away
and i'm thankful every day
for the gift

Watching as you softly sleep
what i'd give if i could keep
just this moment
if only time stood still

But the colors fade away
and the years will make us grey
but baby in my eyes
you'll still be beautiful

All i want is to hold you forever
all i need is you more every day
you saved my heart
from being broken apart
you gave your love away
and i'm thankful every day
for the gift

All i want is to hold you forever
all i need is you more every day
you saved my heart
from being broken apart
you gave your love away
i can't find the words to say
that i'm thankful every day
for the Gift

- It's Ok -

2008-03-26T00:44:00.001+08:00

"Impossible is nothing.

Believe it." - A lot of people :P

This is a pic of Somerset MRT stn..a very quiet Somerset MRT stn...

I was kinda lucky to have been able to take this pic..i mean its a bit surprising tt no one was around on that day, a few months back.
The emptiness of the station made me feel a tad bit nostalgic.. It brought back fond memories of my APMI days...when me & my mates used to wait aft class for the train..it may sound kinda trivial to some..but only those who were in the same course at that time would understand...rite my fellow APMI-ans?! hehe..

Its those lil chats that we used to have..the rantings bout hopeless lecturers, the discussions on new topics...and of course the bitching about certain weirdos and Bimbo Queen. How interesting those times were. I guess its mainly due to the in-depth nature of our course..it really gave us a chance to explore new ideas and gain a better understanding abt ourselves and those around us...

We've moved on to new areas now but nothing's really changed..and tts the beauty of friendship I'd say :) Same with any other friend - When i say FRIEND, i mean FRIEND, and not some shallow acquaintance - the person's lifestyle may change, taking them places BUT the bonds stay the same. I'd like to believe that wats built on truth will stay true, so yeah, pls take ur violent objections, if any, elsewhere :P

I look at my own standing right now..and things seem a lot clearer..thanx to many factors, esp the support of close pals. In a way, seeing them move on serves as a form of motivation :) So ya..i really hope the SIM application goes thru smoothly..if it doesnt, then I really hope tt the One up there will show me a way...*Nudges God, ECTA maybe..huh?..huh?..* It is apparent tt my future is not mine alone..it's shared and one can't deny the fact tt every one of us is connected to each other, one way or another..juz tt some are connected in ways tt are a lil more special..lil more important.

So yeah, come what may, I guess the motto would be - "Stand strong, it's worth all the joys & pains & take heart, you're not alone"

Thank God for one..and all.

When the exact same place place was filled with pple...filled with joy :)
Presenting, from Left to Right, In order of appearance - Yours truly (For the uninitiated, that means ME), Royalhighness Syazwani, Longchamp Chong Han & Diva Aishah :)

Y this nostalgia-inspired post? I DON'T KNOW...I think I'm getting old..no offence though, Cheryl :P

- I think this is what happens when I want to blog..but cant come up with a well-defined subject..lol -

2008-03-13T23:22:00.003+08:00

Sunshine..

The main word that comes to mind...

I'm sorry for being an ass at times..you may not say it or think tt way..
but I believe I am..

I know I must be strong..but the stupid fact tt I'm human makes it hard for me to conceal my hurts.
Sorry.
I never meant to impose on you or be a sadist and hurt you as well..
I'm juz sad that the fragment of the past is still causing you hurt..causing us hurt.

I look at myself as a pillar of strength for you..and I always will :)
I juz hope that in the near future, what has been..will remain as sumthin that is nothing more than a learning experience. A figment of the past should remain as such.

Be firm in your resolve, stand up for what you believe in...and dun let pity lead your heart and mind. You deserve better than that.

Trials like these only make us stronger..its true.. i've got more reason to be strong now..and oh my..how much you've grown :) The changes have been positive and things are goin well.. hang in there and dun give up ya :)

it'll be alright..it'll take time..and my prayer is that it'll be resolved soon..cos the sooner, the better.. Be that as it may.. i'll remain true...for I know that IT is true..so very true..

- so sorry again..and here's a note...to myself even :) -

2008-03-09T23:31:00.002+08:00

I will stand...I wont fall...I believe.

It's gonna be alright..It WILL be alright.

Time will heal...Have faith and Pray By :)

Time..will bring cheers, pain, smiles, tears, joy, celebration, sadness, togetherness.. time brings the future..and the way i see it, I cant wait :) Here's to the band...the circle of trust, the continuum of wat was started in faith :)

Well, here's sumthin to cheer all of us up...

- I Believe In WE :) -

2008-03-07T00:30:00.003+08:00

And a new time has dawned..

We are greeted by the rays of tomorrow's sunlight..and yet, it already feels soo soooo real..Well, guess there's only one explanation for this feeling..its 'cos it IS REAL..as real as it gets :)

Tumultuous times have come and gone..and may come again..but hey, one thing has remained and will remain constant through it all.. not gonna state it now..all i can say is that it is sometimes expressed in brackets ;)

Assurance and reassurance..all part and parcel of our journey. I'm more than happy to provide that and more..so no worries.. All we need is faith, hope and Love :) TRUST & BELIEVE...

Live..Love..Laugh

And so its March again..nice to note tt its been a year since my 21st..this year looks a lot better than the last I must say :) I've graduated, moved on, got friendly, started work and basically, I can sorta see my future laid out alr.. Its in His hands now..and thank God, for everythng!

oh ya, tails is goin strong as well..realised tt i dun really write much abt him :D He's got a vet's appointment this weekend..so do pray for him ya..i dunno y, cos its nothing major..but ya, pls do..lol :)

- We both have that one main thing in common :) -

2008-02-26T18:54:00.002+08:00

Of A prospective state...

inclinations toward the future... a sign of things to come? :) yes...Ohh YES :)

and Thank You, btw :)

So the tasks are mounting..but hey, it also means tt life's abt to get a whole lot more exciting :D
Of all tt has been tasked to me, there is one tt stands out the most - "Ed, u're to plan a trip for some youths to visit disaster sites in Aceh, Indonesia at the end of the year..to foster friendships and promote harmony between youths of different race, religion and nationality "... :D OMG...c'mon pple, please say a 'YIPPEE!!' with me ya :)

Oh..the boss commented to my supervisor tt he likes my workin style..and tt he feels i'm hardworking...ok, can i hear another yippee please?! :D So yeah..guess things are lookin up for me now.. things have been good for YLM too..in such a sense tt we're standing strong, being to to who and what we are..a community..of loving individuals.

Uni entry is still in Limbo though...2 places are willing to accept me..but the course fees and the methods that one has to go about financing them are the biggest problems right now.. I really hope that things get ironed out soon..pray for me ya?! thanx :)

- The calling..Wherever You Will Go -

2008-02-22T19:13:00.002+08:00

Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now.
Don't be ashamed to cry, let me see you through
Cause I've seen the dark side too.
When the night falls on you, you don't know what to do,

Nothing you confess could make me love you less
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll stand by you.

So, if you're mad get mad, don't hold it all inside,
Come on and talk to me now.
And hey, what you got to hide? I get angry too
But I'm alot like you.

When you're standing at the crossroads, don't know which path to choose,
Let me come along, cause even if your wrong
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll stand by you.
Take me into your darkest hour, and I'll never desert you.
I'll stand by you.

And when, when the night falls on you baby, you're feeling all alone,
You won't be on your own, I'll stand by you. I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you. I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour and I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you.

I know its tough dear..but hang in there..nothing will ever be too difficult to overcome if we put our hearts to it. I know you, and I thank you for the promises.. We'll keep to them.
Everybody makes mistakes.. we all have a past.. lets take steps towards better things now. Have faith.

- You know that IT'S true -

2008-02-16T00:19:00.003+08:00

Of A Dedication..

Change.

Destiny.

Fate.

Passion.

Love.

Belief.

Self.

Other.

Time.

MOMENT.

Juz relishing the beauty of thought..& how it breaks barriers of time and space.

I bow in humble admiration
at works that go beyond imagination
The hand that reaches out
is met by a heart that accepts
A realisation, an epiphany
that's so very sweet and definitely not funny :)
I try to rhyme..and not to whine
May sound cheesy..but its deserved
For dear, you are divine :)

Well, looking through photos of the CHINESE new year gathering ytd at the Yeos' residence and watching The Last Samurai again (yes..for the 1028873625th time) has left me in somewhat of a CONTEMPLATIVE mood :)) Among others, i realised that i'm not too good at poems :P and that poem above (at least I consider it to be one), is one of my first few attempts la...be nice with your critiques, if any :D
The new song playing is from the great maestro Hans Zimmer..yeah, the soundtrack for the Last Samurai was done by him..and after watching I once again got reminded about why I loved his music so much :) Enjoy :)

The frog's out of the well..here's to new frontiers :)

- Kelly Clarkson -

2008-02-11T00:57:00.000+08:00

Thank God :) Now its here, and beyond.

They say a picture paints a thousand words..ok maybe not a thousand..prolly like 472 or sumthin :) So...I shall bring the uninitiated on a (mini) pictural journey thru the goings-on in a typical Hindu wedding.

U see, one of my nicer cousins, Kugan, got married yesterday and I decided to head down for the wedding, without creating any particular fuss :P I mean, there were INDIANS there..typical ones..and there were so many ceremoial proceedings tt I would have to sit through..& besides, it was an event involving my dad's side of the family; and I'm OH-SO-FOND of them la...But hey, he was a nice guy and I thought he deserved more than the rest :)

The focal point of the ceremony - The pit that contains the 'holy' fire and the other random ceremonial objects tt are important in the ceremony. The bride and groom would walk round the pit 3 times after tying the knot to seal the vows, in a sense.

Juz before tying the knot, the couple would have to put on toe rings while stepping on a particular stone...and im sorry, but idunnowhat it signifies :P
Here, the groom is being adorned with the toe-ring.

And when its all said and done, everyone heads downstairs for the wedding feast..to eat, drink, be merry, be sarcastic :P , take photos and then..head home (to change into evening wear, in preparation for the dinner, which was to happen in a few hours time) :)

The door gifts..some sweets..and more sweet stuff tt i cant name :P

Yes, tts me in a super-traditional INDIAN outfit..dunnowhat its called (I had to wear sumthin traditional since I was first-cousins with the groom)..and tts another cousin Gerard, whom I havent met in ages..yeah, tts another thing abt weddings, they bring pple together :P

...And then the couple heads home in this gorgeous (I also want!!) Jag.. Nice!!

Next up, the dinner.. Didn't take too many photos there cos I had to help out with the ushering & stuff..

With dad & Cuz Gerard...hmm..I juz realised tt both of them have this open button, broad collar thing going on.. -_-

So yeah, tts about it..one day in the life of a quasi-indian :)

Oh ya, the newlyweds!!

Kugan & Indhu - All the best ya'll! God bless!

- Gd thing I wont be following this tradition!! :P -

2008-02-10T01:45:00.000+08:00

Impossible is nothing..

Believe. Belief.

What is it that draws me closer? What justifies the longing? What do I see inside?

Basically, something. Beyond measure, beyond words, in a sense, beyond descripton. And yes *youknow*..very much indeed.
It's said that absence makes the heart grow fonder..oh how true..but then again, its definitely not a necessity! :P

we embark..we set foot..we remain rooted..beautiful :)

Someone told me something wise once.. it was deep and insightful...and i cant remember what that person said..heck, i cant even remember the person. Now a voice in my head is yelling out to me...i hear the word RANDOM....!!!! -_-

So why did I say that? Well, mainly because it didnt matter! Precisely..in life there's this natural selection process where we pick what matters and what doesnt..and well, its the things that matter that mean the most to us..& right now, in my life, there are only a number of things that are of significance to me..and, at this very MOMENT..a very special individual comes to mind :) oh well..

So whats with the choices tt we make? Well I feel its sumthin to do with comfort, peace and satisfaction at many levels. Though we may not always make sound judgements & good/right decisions, I'd say im glad with where I am now..with all the decisions made :) As for the wrong turns along the way..well, lets juz say its been a wonderful learning process la :)
Well, I'd say its good to keep lookin ahead, while being mindful of where we came from.. and btw, lookin ahead requires a fair amount of optimism..and that's where faith and trust comes in...yeah :)

Stuff to get done, people to meet, criteria to meet & obligations to fulfil, among others..
Juz really glad that WE aren't alone in all of this :)

-Ps. :) imissyou-

To sort of explain my point a bit further on how anything is possible, here's a vid..They aint Taiwanese but still.. go figure :)

2008-01-28T00:24:00.000+08:00

Beauty...

It has a way of speaking volumes without even saying a word
Juz looking at those clouds..
on a very normal, weekday sunset
conjures up so many emotions within me..
essays can be written juz abt tt awesome sight

Simplicity..

Shared this thought the other day...
And it has come to my attention that other sights exist..
all around me, there are sights worth savouring

Of savouring...
Ice Cream on a still night
Coffee in a quiet office
A sip of water in the middle of field camp
THE FA Cup semi-final run by Giggs
Laughter..every single time :)
A bottle of coke at Payatas
Signing of the SAF clearance form on ur last day
Providing company on the walks home
Choc cake @ Bakerzin..anytime!
Every MOMENT
Every moment spent :)

A Culmination..

- You Know :D -

2008-01-23T23:56:00.000+08:00

Dont quit

And a new day has dawned. The bridge has a foundation and a decent structure..i hope.
New job, new pple, new environment, new pay, new challenges, new opportunities. And you. As always :)

The tasks at hand seem rather daunting..but hey, wats to fear when u've got faith inside and great help by ur side ;) Travelling time was shorter than expected..great :) Its good to know that the time spent in ministry and council is gonna help with the new job...skills gained are ever valuable eh ;)

..hear the voice...it calls for you to hang in there...

Random: Lawrence has FINALLY replied...phew...really hope he helps with the uni sign-up or sumthin...For the decision's been made but financing the dream is gonna be an issue :P So ya, 'class' was erm..good..at least there was company..great company...haha! Three time's a charm eh?! Gosh I really dunno la.. looks like Kaplan has a special place in my heart..thanx to the wonderful pple i got to meet there..the course is comin to a close, sadly :( Guess the upside is tt we got a good education and forged some great ties along the way.. Its abt time to move on and I really dunno if I'm..or we're ready..
Seriously, I'm gonna miss the train rides with the best train kakis one can get...the funny incidents, the weird gestures, the silent 'moments', the multi-lingual banter and the constant suan-ing of Vick 'the man' Nesh or Chong Han's relatives :D hahhahah!! One happening example wld be tdy.. on the way back, CH was ranting bout how his relatives are gonna be parasites by prodding him with questions bout marriage like there's no tomorrow...esp the older folk during the CNY period. So a stroke of genius brought about this statement...the statement tt was supposed to end all the questioning..and maybe even subsequent visits for years to come :) -

Oldie : Ah boy ah...when you gonna get m-m-mmarried?? And When can I see my grandkids??

CH (or anyone in his position who's daring enough) : Hmm...well, not anytime soon..cos I dun want my marriage to clash with ur funeral.. very suay la... -_---------

Goodness gracious me..lol!!! (I suppose we nearly scared the other passengers in the train with our laughter at this point)

..when there's a will, there's a way...

-...I quote.."hang tough, for the BEST IS YET TO BE..."-

2008-01-17T20:53:00.000+08:00

The story of...

The silent walk within the confines of the mind. The pace was quick, as were the thoughts.
The search for a warrior..companion..and friend was not to be easy.
Alas..there he was..in a quiet corner..a reflection of self..well, it was somewhat accurate :)
He had a certain air about him..subtle, yet majestic.

i have said wat I've said...and I'm glad I did..heh, to think I was once given an option to take it all back...

He didn't move a muscle, didn't say a word...Yet I was drawn to the corner where he lay
There were others like him..but I must say, he was different...unique...special.
People passed by without taking notice..
But he didn't mind...he knew that his destiny lay in the hands of royalty.
In his case, destiny decided to play nice.

There are ideas that need to be expressed..the urgency is there...mainly because of the rush that is..you

He was surrounded by competition..but they all knew they never could quite match up to him
He was built for harsh weather...tough conditions and didn't need to be waited on
He..is a warrior..
He was trained to listen, feel and understand..
He is a friend...
He was trained to be there for his master, day in, day out - through all the sun shines and storms
He is a companion...

The subtle gestures..the quiet games...love them all

Protection, Care and Presence is what he was built to exude..and that is what he hopes to accomplish
Failure is not an option...for, tough as his persona may seem to be..he truly is all soft inside
They say the eyes are the windows of the soul..
When you look deep into his eyes..All he has for a soul, is your reflection
To be allowed to serve in your sweet presence is all he asks..
He is... a soft hedgehog..and so much more
=)

I am...I humbly am...Thanks to you, I am so much more.

- Of a baby...and smiles...keep at it :) -

2008-01-08T16:41:00.000+08:00

I Live
I Love
I Laugh

And...tts wat im up to now :D Things have been good.. Thank YOU :)

Have Faith
Have Hope
Have Love

SMILE!! For ur life's an occasion...rise to it! Wise words from a certain Mr.Magorium.. If you haven't watched tt movie..you ought to do so asap! It's not to be missed..

I've been thinking a lot abt tt block of wood in the movie.. Wat is your block of wood?
Tt certain thing in your life tt would prolly give you the biggest kinds of rewards / serve as a great source of inspiration or at the same time, be a source of great disappointment?

I dunno.. but its an interesting thought..
Watever it may be, I guess tt its best to just believe. Period.
Having faith and believing...it would most definitely make a difference in our lives.
It may sound too simple or naive even.. But hey, if its gonna help and has all the potential in it, aint it worth a shot?? It's better than living ur whole life with huge 'What Ifs' floating ard in ur head, if u ask me.
The only way tt this 'block of wood' may serve as a disappointment is when its left alone to be what it is, a block of wood and nothing more..
So i'd suggest tt we try to seek inspiration from the otherwise mundane objects in our lives..and by objects, i mean people as well.
When we believe in something, it changes us as well.. Now, wouldnt it be nice if someone believed in us too? :)

And for a short update...new job in sight..very unique opportunity i must say ;) Mum and dad are recovering..great! Philip C is back..grr.. his lessons are so darn dry, pple blatantly fall asleep right in front of him..and he claims tt we bully him..man, i wonder who the victim is here -_-
I found a great course from Swinburne Uni... hope all goes well. Oh btw, here's to cooking sessions and satin curtains ;) Ook, i admit..randomness galore..lol

- I believe..in love ;) how bout u? -

2008-01-01T16:32:00.000+08:00

And its the new year already...wow...right.

1.1.08, and, I messed up.
This sucks.
A comment..a mistake..a mess.
Never was it intended, though.
Genuine error on my part..

I hope you understand. I'm sorry!
It shall never be said again, you have my word

The silence is deafening
The pain is getting harder to bear..and i'm to blame.
Hoping..waiting..trying...
Please, forgive me

-Ouch..and I know you feel it too...sorry again-

2007-12-26T01:39:00.000+08:00

In season

Whoa...5 days to go before we start sayin our goodbyes to '07...somehow, i feel kinda sad. The year has been interesting..and its a year where i gained and lost quite a bit. But i guess the things tt are noteworthy are those which i have gained.. and im truly thankful...here's one for Him..thank You.

With Dec, we round up the year and my December's been pretty eventful. In short, I had loads of assignments (2 of which are still pending), exams, a trip to M'sia, 2 anniversaries ;) , Christmas parties and..well, I made it..through that and more...so yeah, Thank YOU once again :)

Well, here are some pics i feel like sharing..enjoy.

Tails 'Reindeer' Gunalan ;P

View frm my hotel room..I liked the rather gloomy effect the storm clouds created

Yeah..nature freak..cldn't resist

Tts an owl..the poor fella was so bored, he juz sat there and stoned..

And this is my uncle, Patrick..and..i really like the backdrop..the colours came together very well to give a nice feel to the place la..it was in some shopping mall in M'sia

The following is a vid taken when i was my nephew Matthew, was tryin to tell me abt some tigers and jellyfish tt he saw near his house..enjoy :D Pls dun mind the quality and video angle..it was taken usin a handphone, so ya..

2007-12-13T23:19:00.000+08:00

The pain
The suffering
The hurts
The silence
I see it...and I feel it too

Why? We all ask the question..the answers are many...far & wide
Then there's another kind of why..from a concerned perspective
Above all, I'd say it's love
To care, cherish, aknowledge and be sincere.
The self is too great an entity to let go of...
Dont drop it..two more hands are here to help

Listen..and you'd hear the voices of comfort amidst the banter of hurt.
Hold on, its worth it...you're worth it.
Take heart, you're not alone.
Patience my dear..

I quote the prof in Tuesdays With Morrie, 'Love wins..love always wins..'
So yeah, slowly but surely, love always wins..

Will be leavin for Malacca in a couple of hours..will be back on Mon... take care, one & all. I'd still be contactable though..drop me a msg if anything..to those of ya'll who'll be at YC, enjoy urselves at camp

-out-

2007-12-13T12:54:00.000+08:00

Ok, i've decided.. I want the new KITT, from the new Knight Rider movie :P I was never really a fan of the show.. but now i'm a fan...of the new car that is :D Ok, im a bit happier now.. the car looks good la..

Slowly but surely..hang in there ya..remember, u're not alone in all of this..

2007-12-11T01:46:00.000+08:00

First up, i gotta say sorry to Chris.. really bro, i'm sorry i wasnt there for you when u needed to talk, like how u've been there for me..my bad, i admit. I'll try again next time :)

-Well, comin back to you, its tuesday :D Thank God..! And well, wat you said is true, fonder would be a very good word ;) But it was tough...very tough indeed! Problem is, come friday, we're gonna have to re-live it..but i'm hoping tt 4 days will pass fast enough.-

All in all, I will stay strong. We all happen to be pillars..pillars of support for each other, and ourselves.. been feeling a lil off center recently..but its ok i suppose, nothing new

And, pls take note, its not nice to treat someone as a friend only to make use of him/her for your own selfish gains. I am here to help if you need me, i'll be nice for as long as i can.. but please, dun say things juz to make me feel gd only to use me and trample all over the trust. In case you didnt know, i wasn't born yesterday. But still, I'll remain true to who I am... If you're willing to change, i'm still willing to be there.

I guess one other thing that you cant change is that the skies are a tad bit gloomy and hurts do hurt. oh well.. peace..

- Ps, Thank God for YOU :) -

*Scars, pp roach: I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much

ok i know..a bit too emo alr eh.. ;)

2007-11-29T02:51:00.000+08:00

Its my Life

Rewind. Juz over a week. ..inrandomorder..

Tails has a new friend :D
Finally finished my office assignments.
Currently posted to a new dept for the time being.
New specs have arrived.
Got 'sent back' to Payatas.
Got a job offer
Got an opening for Uni
Still not done with assignments
Got punked regarding some contact lenses (thanx again..lol)
Had ice cream from Tom's
Had the most random time at toys r us...esp with the uber funny voice changer! wahahaa!
Got a new book...many thanks to Doremon Diva..lol
Class, no class, class (those who were wtih me will understand ;P )

Ok tts abt it for now i guess..random post.. got more in my mind..i think..but its a bit too fuzzy at this time :D Anyways... it's been a great week i must say..hmm..so a big thank You to all who made it possible!! erm..ok...hahaha

-told, telling, will tell ;) oh i'm soo gonna tell...-

Video Presentation of Song Paraiso by Smokey Mountain

2007-11-22T01:27:00.001+08:00

Thanx Sherlyn..It's true, you really are brought back to Payatas..and we're reminded why we fell in love with the place..and how we learnt to love ourselves as well..
Pls stop the stickam player before playing this vid..trust me, its worth ur attention. This is for them..for us..

I quote from Acts 29's blog:

Return to a land called Paraiso,
a place where a dying river ends.
No birds there fly over Paraiso,
no space allows them to endure.
The smoke that screens the air,
the grass that's never there.

And if I could see a single bird, what a joy.
I try to write some words and create
a simple song to be heard
by the rest of the world.

I live in this land called Paraiso,
in a house made of cardboard floors and walls.
I learned to be free in Paraiso,
free to claim anything I see.
Matching rags for my clothes,
plastic bags for the cold.

And if empty cans were all I have, what a joy.
I never fight to take someone
else's coins and live with fear
like the rest of the boys.

Paraiso, help me make a stand.
Paraiso, take me by the hand
Paraiso, make the world understand
that if I could see a single bird, what a joy.
This tired and hungry land could expect
some truth and hope and respect
from the rest of the world.

2007-11-15T13:17:00.000+08:00

My bad. I admit..
stupid me...aye..

But, rest assured, nothing's changed...it was genuine mistake, I'm sorry.
A promise made is a promise kept.

Right here waiting

-Faith-

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own

2007-11-07T00:50:00.001+08:00

I've heard a saying once, and in layman terms, a song has twice the impact of spoken word. Songs help bring out the meaning in a better way..
In my quest to be true to what i am, i guess it helps to know how it feels to have someone be there for you..someone to affirm you and pick you up. Well, this is one of my fav tracks frm U2.. enjoy

-Dedication..My dedication-

2007-10-31T23:45:00.000+08:00

I say, I am.

Staying true...always.
It's in times like these where one's strengths and weaknesses are brought out into the open.
My strengths? I suppose, among others, Optimism and faith in one and all; faith in You..
Weakness? Most prolly will have to be the over-eagerness to help.. among others. I dunno, I cant help it.. it's juz not me to stand by and watch in silence as you suffer on ur own. I may have added to the hurt too...and tt makes it worse. I'm sorry.
The fact remains though, i'll be right here, as always.
Its prolly wise not to intrude..But it's not that im standing by the lines and watching..im right there in it...juz waiting for the time when communication and interaction can be re-established.
When we care abt someone, its natural to hurt when they're hurting and cry when they're crying...and laugh and share the joys as well - The beauty of relationships... I will continue to be who I am..because its worth it.. You're worth it.

I quote from the song playing in the background.. its my fav part of the song...and although the ending part of the song may have lyrics tt dun really match at this point, this part really speaks to me-

"Your Guardian Angel"

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
...

It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.
Seasons are changing
And waves are crashing
And stars are falling all for us
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter
I can show you
I'll be the one

-slowly but surely-

2007-10-30T02:08:00.000+08:00

Peace, calm, serenity..and a thankful heart.

Thank you...again.

Things are lookin up :) (hmm..i tend to use this phrase quite a bit in here..)
Im in for the ride and all who are impt are onboard :D
ok, lets see : Exam's in 2 weeks time..but it looks alright la.. We've only got one essay qn and the rest are pretty small timers.. I sooo need to bank on this paper to get my gpa up..
And for the record, Dr.Phil is a pain! I really dunno how he regards himself as a lecturer..and i dunno wat goes thru his mind when he marks..goodness, and there's one more module with him..oh boy.

Anywayy...I had an interesting chat with my sis the other day.. Well, in short, it seems tt her absence for the past 2/3 yrs has actually brought us closer together... Yeah..i dun really talk bout my sis like tt, but apparently, the saying 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' rings true in my case :) She was tellin me abt her time over there and how its comin to a close..and she's become A LOT more polite..lol..
And the biggest thing she spoke to me abt was abt how she's intending to surprise my family by comin back home one night earlier! Yeah..and I'm the only one in the household who knows abt it! lol...its interesting how she told me and not my 2nd sis when they're like WAY closer..you know, the funny IJ girl thingy..haha!
Wats even cooler is the fact tt i'll driving to the airport to pick her up..and she's comin in at midnite :D We planned on how to tell my parents tt i had some engine trouble or a flat tire..to stall for time..hehehe!! (hmm..'stall' for time? excuse the pun..haha)

Oh..and on another note, i had a great time goin visiting with the gang from APMI...felt like i was in sec sch all over again! lol..a truly unique experience in unique outfits.. Totally enjoyed the day out..and Sun marked mum's 55th bday..had a good lunch..so good tt i felt puking-ly full :D wat a lovely weekend

yeah..tts abt all i guess... think i better go sleep before i become more irrational..
peace

- Oh..the blessings :) -

What's latest about him?

2007-10-26T00:27:00.000+08:00

Hey everyone,

Syazwani here.. aka wani =) or... royalhighness.

I'l be updating on behalf of Mr Edward. G or.. ( ed..can i say i called u dear? )

because he's somehow suffering from the usual bloggers' block now,

but no worries pal,he's on recovery stage.

Anyway,

I chatted with him earlier on..

and he wanted the rest to know this few stuffs

1) about our 'racial harmony' day this coming 27th Oct. Cant wait to see you guys in THAT!

2)his super boring tasks at work

3)and he'll prolly be renting a car in 2 weeks time to bring his beloved GF out for a date and apparently be proposing her later on..hehe..ok ok im just kidding la..his sister is coming back from Aussie..so ya..like that la...

4)Im like one of the people that's on top of his favourite list besides the usuals. hehe .

ok y'll..

signing off,

Royalhighness.. :)

BEATBOX DJing DANCE

2007-10-18T01:48:00.001+08:00

Man.. I shall say again, I LOVE CANON IN D!!! Its like one of THE best pieces of music around! And well, I juz unearthed this treasure while randomly surfing the net..hope ya'll enjoy this as much as i did.. :D

-Right here waiting-

2007-10-10T13:40:00.000+08:00

'The ALL' is...

I ask myself... wats wrong..or wats right rather? Is everything ok?
But all i get are the echoes of the same questions... Its hard to watch
but I know it'll be harder if I intrude
Well, time and space will tell... or so I hope.
And as always, Its about remaining true.

...as, I am

Hmm..guess this will be one of my last posts for a while..
the stupid com at home is dead/dying AGAIN.. and this time, its serious
Dad has decided tt its time we get a new PC.. Glad to hear! But I still feel bad bout it cos
quite a bit of cash went into repairing this old system juz a few months back..gah!!.. oh well
And another prob is tt the laptop in the ofice has to be returned back to the dept it came from..cos they kinda need it back..and somehow, this entire instituition doesn't have enough coms for all their staff.. -_-...

If all goes well, i'll be gettin the nw com next week... the sooner the better man!
And on a side note, Supernatural and Heroes are pretty much the best things tt have happened to the online streaming industry, if u ask me :D If anyone has yet to jump on the bandwagon, trust me, u cant go wrong with these two!! U dunno wat u're missing man!

Ok, off to lunch now...Subway beckons..muahahaha! Till next time...

-We can win this war! (Right?)-

Hahaha

2007-10-07T00:21:00.001+08:00

Now, here's something tt really cracked me up... cmon, if this doesn't make you laugh, i dunno what will! lol... The innocence and pure joy that's expressed is cause for envy man... :)

2007-10-04T15:10:00.000+08:00

Finally

(forgive the incoherence, if any :P)

assignments, done!
exams, over!
Dr. *boring* P, gone! (for now)

haha.. im finally free again..albeit for a short while..but hey, its still appreciated :D Henry's back to teach again..yessaaa..he's way better than chris or phil. :D He alr gave us our assignment...but it looks like its gonna be much nicer to do than the ones so far! *onward, i say!*
Looks like things are lookin up for now :) I sense peace, friendship and hope :D
In light of recent events, I choose not to say much. In fact, a lot has been said already... Well, I know my stand..and some others' too. Come what may, I'll stay true to what i believe. So yeah, lets try stop blaming and look toward how and what we can do from her on..
On another note..
Take care in Jk wani! Hope things go well over there.. and hey, i say again, I really admire the work tt u do! Good on u man!... all the way ya?!

2007-09-24T00:40:00.000+08:00

The silence..
sometimes, its golden.. sometimes...

what can I say? or has enough been said already?
that's surely not the case.. the path still continues into the horizon
and that gives rise to opportunities...for cohesion and dialogue
at whatever level that is comfortable.

things may or may not turn out as planned
oh well.. patience..its a virtue eh?
communication is key..
and aye... the tarry for its re-establishment

and between now and then,
the quest to stay true will continue
always,
me

2007-09-20T00:55:00.000+08:00

Of self and conversations with said self..

and so it didnt happen. look up and deal with it yo..!
its a nagging feeling..but as always, everything happens (or doesn't happen) for a reason.
thanx to you', 'tcher and buv for the support and concern :) appreciate.
there's still time..but its no reason to get complacent
now why do i read into things so much...
as someone once put it - 'exceptional insight' : gift or curse?
its all bout me havin a way with words and the words havin a way with me..
when care is shown at too high a level, overreaction comes into play..
oh shit ed.. standing tall only to crumble and fall?
nah...don't think its that bad..
Its only a small deviation from the orig. print.
everything's still pretty much on track =)
till the day, i'll stick to my happy tune
for the smile is gonna help me appreciate the sunshine OR weather the storm
and i'll stay true...ya, truth is good =D
ok, cheer up alr man.. *looks at 2 outstanding assignments & upcoming exam and smiles*
and hey... the beauty of it all is simply astounding..im really cherishing every moment of it...
thank you..honestly..

-mood class: the big dipper...if only the stars shone as brightly now-
= then again, i still see sunshine :) =

2007-09-17T10:26:00.000+08:00

Boredom and inability to express oneself...kinda begets nonsense :/

The next time you:

See a mosquito, say 'You sucker!'
Go to a wet/supermarket, say 'Something smells fishy..hmm'
Feel really desperate and lonely, Go to M.Jackson and say 'Ermm, i'm a child at heart?!'
See a barbie doll, say 'I think she's into plastic'
See a photo, draw a graph..till it looks like a 'photograph'
See a stand up comedian, 'sit' him down for a chat
Visit the graveyard, notice the 'cold shoulder' treatment u r receiving
Meet a werewolf, ask it what it is now since it 'were-a-wolf' before
See a stick on the ground, touch it to see if its 'sticky'
See a bald guy, ask him about his bad hair days
Receive a free gift, ask urself why its called 'free' when its supposed to be a gift
Meet an oriental man, ask him if he can become disORIENTED
Use olive/sunflower/whatever oil, ask urself where baby oil comes from
and
See me, pls be nice and try not to kill me :D

-you know its you-

2007-09-15T20:22:00.000+08:00

And the new songs are dedicated to YOU :D

- Go figure... ;) -

2007-09-13T14:10:00.000+08:00

Its official.. I experienced my very 1st earthquake tremor today! Imust say it was a good mix of excitement and oddness.. Here's the scenario: Supervisor and I are busy typing away in our office, which happens to be situated inside an old building (formerly a police HQ of sorts), which also HAPPENS to be built on sloping ground.. when suddenly the ground moves.. It's a really odd feeling cos u don't know if it juz you or if the ground REALLY IS VIBRATING! lol..
So i turn to my supervisor and stare at her with a puzzled look...and she returns the look..then, as if on cue, we both look up at the lights hanging frm the ceiling and waddaya know?! THEY WERE SWAYING!!
And wat did we do next? Continue to soak up the atmosphere of course! lol... we juz sat there and talked bout the tremors and the poor countries tt were taking the brunt of the force & tsunamis AND what not la... Then suddenly our operations manager (OM) comes running to us to confirm tt she's not losing it as well and to check if others felt it too! Hahaha! So the three of us chat even more now..with lights swaying overhead, for effect.. when the OM receives a call askin her what the hell her dept was still doin inside the office when half the occupants of the building were alr gathering on the first floor (like good, obedient singaporeans...awww.) :D
But hey, my defense was, the SCDF conducts fire drills, NOT quake drills...so ignorance is bliss..in other words, I 'didnt know' I had to run down...in OTHER words, lazy la! The office seemed a lot more dangerous..and a lot more fun :D hahha! :D
So yeah..there u have it.. my first quake..of sorts.. but on a more serious note..as my supervisor and I were discussing earlier, wats up with 3/4 quakes in a matter of hours? Ok, maybe they were aftershocks..but still, this strong??
I really dunno how the pple in danger zones like Indon, Sri lanka, India and Japan are gonna take it if the tsunami warnings ring true man... lets hope, and pray it doesnt. I mean a small display of nature's power is alr sooooo moving (pun intended)..I cant imagine wat her full-blown fury would feel like. Actually, there was some damage done to the building too.. the glass doors at the main entrance are now nothing more than shiny bits on the floor...aye.
Well, that's about it for now... will report back if anything crops up again :D Its lunch time now..i hope we dun get hit with another tremor..we dun want our plates to start flying now, do we?
Till next time, this is Edward G reporting for CMIN (cannot make it news).

-Thank God for S'pores location on the map!-

2007-09-03T14:14:00.000+08:00

It's lunch time now and im all alone in the office...supervisor's out and i dun have work to do... Sounds great huh? NOt at all...somhow, the boredom is gettin to me.. and blogging juz seems sooo wrong now :P Ah wells... check it out, its alr Sept..like WTH?! ok, time flies..big time.. guess i gotta try make the best of it while it lasts... Ok, im ranting..

Moving on, lets see wat I have, comin up in the next few months - Assignments & exams (WEEEE!), birthdays, ABILITY TO DRIVE WITHOUT THE P-PLATE!!, Sis' return from Aust, Christmas, New year's. Tts all tt I can think of right now :D
Wait..there's also the end of my course at APMI...dang...its real sad cos im truly enjoyin my time there..come Jan, its gonna end and wat comes after tt? I know.. but I dont know.. if u get wat i mean. oh well..

-Hang on, Its worth it-

2007-08-29T01:53:00.001+08:00

Enjoy!! ;)

Create your own Friend Test here

2007-08-23T21:11:00.000+08:00

And so the fast ended.. ironically, with all of us 'slow'ing down :P yup.. we slowed down all right, to take time out to appreciate things.. the simple pleasures in life..and most of all, to appreciate each other.
I've been rolling it ard in my head for a couple of days.. and this song kinda spelt it all out for me...cos be it black,white,race,caste,religion,status,shape,gender and whatever else... we are just, a blessed union of beings...souls...hearts and minds. The bond that links us all together? Love

I Believe

Walk blindly to the light and reach out for his hand
Don't ask any questions and don't try to understand
Open up your mind and then open up your heart
And you will see that you and me aren't very far apart

'Cause I believe that love is the answer
I believe that love will find the way

Violence is spread world wide and there are families on the street
And we sell drugs to children now oh why can't we just see
That all we do is eliminate our future with the things we do today
Money is our incentive now so that makes it okay

But I believe that love is the answer
I believe that love will find the way
I believe that love is the answer
I believe that love will find the way

I've been seeing Lisa now for a little over a year
She said she's never been so happy but Lisa lives in fear
That one day daddy's gonna find out she's in love
With a nigger from the streets
Oh how he would lose it then but she's still here with me
'Cause she believes that love will see it through
And one day he'll understand
And he'll see me as a person not just a black man

'Cause I believe that love is the answer
I believe that love will find the way
I believe I believe I believe I believe that love is the answer
I believe that love will find the way
Love will find the way
Love will find the way
Love will find the way
Please love find the way
Please love find the way

P.s. Excuse the unintended pun - with regards to the 'black man' part :P But hey, its a good song!

- :D -

2007-08-23T21:01:00.000+08:00

List out your top 5 birthday presents that you wish for :

1)For

2)A

3) 1000

4) more

5) Wishes???? (I know..lame...)

answer the following questions:

1.the person who tagged u is?
Her majesty :P

2.Your relationship with him/her?
Friends.

3.Your 5 impressions of him/her?
Honest. Humble. Smart. Human. Royal ;D

4.The most memorable thing he/she had done for you?
Se bought me a big cookie!? hahaha

5.The most memorable words he/she had said to u?
"no" - remember the msg before u entered the classroom??! lol

6.If he/she becomes your lover,you will..
erm... I dunno?! So, as Dr. Bow Tie taught me.. I choose not to ans the qn :D hehe

7.If he/she becomes your lover,things he/she has to improve on will be?
Hmm... nothin much i guess :D

8.If he/she becomes ur enemy,you will?
nah..won't happen... But, if so, I'll employ all my conflict mngmnt skills and manage it :P

9.If he/she becomes your enemy,the reason will be?
Most prolly, my lameness... hehe

10.The thing you desire most to do for him/her now is?
to pray that everything goes well for her. In studies,family,rship and frenship :)
(sorry, i'm usin ur ans..its well said man!)

11.your overall impression of him/her is?
Someone that continuously teaches us more bout ourselves.

12.How you think people around you will feel about you?
Hmm..i believe that's not for me to say :P ( I better not! haha!)

13.The character you love bout yourself?
My 'keep smiling' attitude?

14.On the contrary,the characters you hate bout yourself are?
being overly eager at times, not knowing when to shut up :P

15.The most ideal person you want to be is?
Look, i'm still trying to figure out what ideal means to me.. so right now, i cant really say :D Juz trying to be a better person la..

16.Pass this quiz to 5 person
Ermm... aiyah, to anyone who has the time... and Cheryl! haha

Man.. I juz did this questionnaire! oh my.. haha

2007-08-18T00:52:00.000+08:00

In abt 8 hours time, i'll be walking through the gates of CAYC for the 24 hour fast. I dunno wat to expect..but hey, i'm game for pretty much anything now..*I THINK ;) I'm being really positive bout this...cos I feel tt its gonna be a rather refreshing experience..not eating for 24 hours..to juz scratch the surface on how the 800+++ million pple worldwide feel on a DAILY BASIS! Yup..according to official figures, tts how many pple there are out there without proper food..man....

Well, glad tt i'll also be supporting the various programmes in Payatas as well.. I miss tt place! Hmm. I'm feelin real good now.. :D Things have been lookin up.. cos I - am finally done with my darn assignment...am starting to have a slightly better understanding of my current module...had a really good chat with an old friend, reminiscing bout the good ol sec sch days :D.....manged to find time for more pple this week, compared to the last...and, i received a cookie from a friend (thank you again, your highness :P) - now how often does tt happen?! :D ( I know jeremy, but no one else does so man!)

Oh well, its almost 1am.. i've gotta go pack for the overnite stint.. and on a random note, I wanna go watch Ratatoullie.. any volunteers to be my kakis? Oh Van, U have to go man...u simply HAVE to!!! hahahahah!!! btw, did they invite u to the gala premiere?! lol!
ok, gtg now... and btw, if i dun reply ur msgs for the time being, pls dun mind..the bill's kinda overdue :P BUT! I can still recieve calls and msgs... so u know the drill..keep em coming ;)
Take care pple!

-Smile!-

2007-08-13T01:45:00.000+08:00

Guys, quieten urselves and watch.

-God Bless-

2007-07-10T02:22:00.000+08:00

Receive the power...

Its been a while since i stopped by this place to blog..and so i realised :D Well, here I am.. and I gotta praise God for that.
Cos seriously, i was lacking motivation to blog and if there was anything/anyone that could get me off my seat, it would have to be Him..

Y'noe, as we go thru life, we learn many lessons..many kind of lessons..and its like there is some sort of curriculum cos we learn diff things at different (apt) stages.. And as for the part of my 'Faith Formation Studies' I'm now at the topic on: The Lord Provides :P Cos the Man up there has been showing me countless examples of how He has everything taken care of.. for me and everyone else. I'll share two examples..
I've ben trying...for MANY years now...to get my family (besides my eldest sis cos she's pretty stable in her faith) to come back to church and be ACTIVE catholics..not juz mere passive, Sunday catholics. Sometimes, they weren't even that. At this point i'd like to take a moment to ask everyone who has a strong, Catholic support network at home - a family that prays together, attends mass and shares the faith with each other - to take a few mins thanking God for this. Now, coming back to my family... and so i kept trying..struggling would be a better word...and about 3 weeks back, HE made His presence felt in my home..and in the hearts of my fam members.
It started with a phonecall from my mum's friend, Emily, askin my mum to attend this charismatic prayer meet at Risen Christ church. 'Coincidently' my sis who's in Aust had been tellin my mum tt she had been havin dreams bout Emily recently. My mum felt that it might be a 'sign' of sorts.. for Emily suddenly called out of the blue and at such an apt time too. So mummy was convinced and she tried askin dad and 2nd sis along.. guess what?.. They both AGREED!! And mind you, they were not active in the faith, both were not familiar with charismatic pryr meets and they both finished work at bout 6 - when the meet was at 7. I have no comments.
Once there, my dad met an old pal whom he had not seen in ages. Interestingly enough, this guy, Johnson, was the coordinator of the upcoming 10-week LISS @ Risen Christ. :DDDDD Yup, Mum, Dad and Sis are currently into their 2nd week of LISS - 2 words - PARISE GOD
It doesn't end there :) The trio met up with this guy called Gerard (who juz so happens to be one of the 'heads' of SACCRE) who was leading the prayer meet that night. HE invited them down for some spiritual counselling sessions with him and his wife..and yet again, the trio agreed! Erm... wow?!?! Changes are already evident.. juz this morning I was havin a casual chat with my mum and i found myself talkin bout spirituality and faith with her.. wats better was that she was actually listening- INTENTLY!!! Woohoo!!

Next, its bout how He made it possible for me to support the 'Buy a t-shirt, build a school' fund for the kids in Payatas, Phils. I was on the bus on the way back to CTK after AYD and sherlyn approached me askin me to buy the tee for $10. My reaction was ' I have bout $5 in my wallet and no job :D ' and Sherlyn juz kept askin and I agreed..without knowing how on earth I was gonna be able to find $10 and SPARE it for the tee. So i went home past midnight and juz before I entered my room, my mum, who was still awake, called out to me and passed me $20. I was stunned..and asked her wat it was for and she was like 'Oh, dad struck some small-time TOTO and wanted u to have this'.... TALK ABOUT DIVINE PROVIDENCE *smirks*
I dunno wat else to say about Him man.. it's juz amazing la!!! Phew.. I'm in awe..
My sights are currently set on WYD 08 in Sydney..to me, right now it feels like a calling..a strong one..to be there next year. The 2K price tag is daunting but hey, if there is one thing tt I've learnt, it's that The Lord Provides. I shall leave ya'll with the link to the WYD webbie..where u can download the official WYD song, 'Receive the Power', performed by Guy Sebastian - http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en/wyd08/wyd08_song

Matthew 15:32
32Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way."

-God Bless.. Nuff Said.-

John Butler Trio - Ocean

2007-06-29T00:50:00.001+08:00

This guy is good man... woww..

2007-06-20T01:06:00.000+08:00

And i'm back... :D

Ok firstly, here are the pics to some of the rather interesting things that took place over the last couple of days..

Firstly, there's the Planet Shakers concert tt i got to attend.. Thanx again Amanda! y'noe..it was actually His doing tt i got to go for it.. Cos, for a very loooong while, i juz kept tellin myself tt i wanted to go for the concert...but never actually got around to gettin the tix -_- Mainly cos was juz too darn lazy la :P
So Amanda calls me on fri and asks me to accompany her as she had a spare ticket and no one else to go with... wee! hahaha! Talk about 'The Lord Provides'..
The concert went well.. till Plnt Shkrs left the stage to make way for New Creation's pastor Joseph Prince...he was good, i'll give him tt.. juz a LITTLE too chatty..and next,the P&W team frm NC came on and did a couple of songs...man... I really wonder what happened to planet shakers.. We decided to give them a bit of chance but couldnt take it after abt 3 songs..so we juz left..hhaah! oopps..
(dun mind the audio.. and do check out the whole 'lifeline' effect with the crucifix)
Planet Shakers 150607

Next... we went to Pam Pam's house on Thurs to 'celebrate' Jeremy Norfor's last day of civilian-hood..for the next 2 years tt is..(provided he doesn't sign on la...hahahah!!!) btw, he's in the same platoon and section as I was! hahah! Go E coy! We basically sat ard and chatted while Jeremy did most of the cooking.. And munched on home made goreng pisang which was simply heavenly..i'll give u tt pam! Oh wait..i'll give ur banana tree that! hahaah!...Yeah, even the bananas were grown at home..cool!
well Pam, here are the videos and pics u asked for..
Woofetty woof woof.

And why Cheryl and I should NEVER BECOME BARBERS :D

And then there was confirmation mass.. Simply great! I sat with Pam and the Maranats and we had an interesting time during mass :D Really glad to see so many more youths gettin confirmed and I'd like to congratulate Amanda, Celestine, Celesther, Eugene, Terence, Joel and every other confirmant once again! God Bless ya'll!
Cheryl, the pic with Peter..look carefully, what he's holding on to..he MADE it esp for u, for ur 22nd b'day :DDDD
Some random pics

Finally, we have today...
Met up with Ylm to have our photos taken for G Magazine...NOT! Well, apparently, there was a major comm breakdown btwn YLM and MMedia and no one knew that the shoot was cancelled...wee! hahaa! So we wemt to the coffeeshop...like we ALWAYS do when in doubt.. haha!
Everyone had their own things to do so Team Random (i.e Cheryl & myself) decided to take a walk..a LOOONNGG one.. we walked to the funfair ard j8 by the alt route through the back of the Bishan sports hall. It was a new route tt neither of us had ever taken before..cool..
Next we took a bus to my old sec sch, Braddell sec, which is now due for demolition to make space for some Raffles school watever..
Went on to 'explore' the rather 'haunted' sch grounds till we spotted the security guard..who, mind you, was juz freakin sitting there, in the dark, among the shadows, not moving a muscle..besides his heart tt is.. i tell u, he was even freakier than anythin supernatural in tt place la..lol! And in case u're wondering, he WASN'T indian :P
Now all that walkin made us kinda hungry so we walked (and sang/croaked/talked crap) all the way from braddell road to upp thompson and ended up at prata house :D
Memories of the random journey...

2007-06-10T18:11:00.000+08:00

In a Past Life...

You Were: A Diseased Monk.
Where You Lived: India.
How You Died: Natural causes.

http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href= Were You In a Past Life?

haahaaaa!! Wa lau..these tests are getting crappier by the minute! lol!

Monk eh? more like monk-ey! hahaha! And its really funny how juz now, Fr.Robertus was telling me to go for vocation camp later this year!!! ANOTHER SIGN? I dunno.. but he juz HAD to say it in front of my parents & sis... champion.. Man, you shld've seen the look on my mum's face! hhaha! She was giving the 'OH NOOOO.... I want my grandchildren!' kinda look :D lol!!

my dad and sis were laughing away tho.. and all I had to say was "huh? i really need to go ah?!' Well, he said he ENCOURAGES me to..right..as long as its not made compulsory, i'm fine i guess :D

Oh, on a random note, I played DOTA again today! haha! I'm happy..but juz a lil too tired...canteen was fun, with the 'MelEddy Drinks Stall' and all.. but cleanup and the fact tt there weren't many pple who stayed back to help was a real bother.. and i was there from 630 in the morning to top it all off.. oh well, can't exactly complain la..cos i did enjoy myself, big time :D

till next time.. zzz for now

-but still, why 'DISEASED monk?!...-

2007-06-10T00:12:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. things tt i'm currently occupied with: AYD, AYD fund raising, Youth Canteen, Youth Camp, YLM, Assignment, Exam. Oh, and the Gunalans. Nice.. I'm lovin it! ;)
Now, why did I type this here? I dunno..maybe its cos this is 'my' space..or cos i've nuthin much else to say... and maybe also due to the fact tt I'm trying to keep to my promise of bloging often..gah..
Can't wait for the 22nd to arrive man.. I'm really lookin forward to the chalet.. Only problem is, I really dun have a program outline for the 3-4 days tt we're gonna spend there...hmm.. -In serious need of suggestions-
So far, Cheryl and I have come up with one thing - The same thing we do on any other night at a chalet - Random walk to a eerie/dark/old/dumb/deserted/run-down place.
i feel tt we're most prolly gonna end up at a nearby mac's or sumthin la! lol...
Oh wait, there's fishing..but i've only got 1 fishing rod.. hmmm...
Moving on.. I've found my calling..in DOTA.. I know, a bit late..and maybe a lil bit of 'oh no, not another one!' yeah.. haha.. I'm sorry.. but i've rediscovered the reason why i used to like diablo II so much.. man, looks like i'm gonna forget CS for a while.. and i only have Aloy Chia & gang to thank :D i reckon we'll have another impromptu round after yth canteen tmr! wee..
Hope we get a good collection at tmr's canteen.. WE NEED CASH..haha

-God Bless-

2007-06-07T00:59:00.000+08:00

HMMMM.....

Your Brain's Pattern

Structured and organized, you have a knack for thinking clearly.
You are very logical - and you don't let your thoughts get polluted with emotions.
And while your thoughts are pretty serious, they're anything from boring.
It's minds like yours that have built the great cities of the world!

What Pattern Is Your Brain?

2007-06-06T02:52:00.000+08:00

Music really helps. Seriously. Earlier today, i was lookin for songs to put into my playlist and i noticed tt i had a hard time choosing...mainly cos I was juz feeling rather moody and was being VERY selective. Honestly, after bout 5 mins, i still wasnt satisfied...so i gave up on tt and went online and checked out the blog to reply tags.
That was when i realised tt i REALLY liked the songs playing on the stickam player! haha.. ok i know it sounds lame but it took me this long to realise tt i had my favourite playlist right here! lol..
And as i was listening to the tracks i started thinking abt each song and why it was there.. and each song meant something different..each spoke about a different phase in life tt i was goin through. Man..i was flooded with memories. And i also realised tt some songs juz didnt match the phase/period tt i was goin thru..prolly i was so messed up tt somehow the song meant sumthin to me. But overall i found the whole 'walk down memory lane' rather therapeutic..
I couldnt really find a song tt would help me get through this curent period but listening to the tracks here did help in a big way :D Maybe its the realisation of what i've gone through, how far I've come and how much God's been there for me. Guess it kinda strengthens me.
Oh, I cant explain the reason for enya's track being there though! haha! I really dunno why its there.. guess I was feeling rather random at tt point..hmm.. odd. Oh, ryan cabrera's true is also another random track.. ok I'm laughing at myself now..

2007-06-01T17:14:00.000+08:00

I Know...

Yeah, it sure has been a while..i know. But hey, I have my reasons as to why I havent come by this way to blog.. Besides the fact tt I didnt have much time and was pretty occupied with a number of things tt were goin on, I was actually at a point where there were a lot of things tt I could blog abt..juz tt it was a bit too much... too much to type.. and mainly a lil too much to talk 'bout.
I dunno la...a lot has been happening and i guess tt the 'details' are better left unsaid :- recent 'highlights' in my life have been, in random order, - School's in and its been a blast thus far... Pple have come into, and gone from, my life... Emo-ness seems to be creeping in again... I bought my 1st fishing rod... I went fishing :D ..... Was blessed with the responsibility of being co - i/c of youth camp 07.... screwed up big time on a certain issue and ended up with more damage than i could've imagined... strengthened friendships with some people (and windmills).... And most of all, I somehow feel like I'm still standing, as in I didnt fall into this dark pit of sorts, like I used to..and I'm proud of tt. Juz really glad tt I didn't let go of God during this trying time.
Y'noe, the phrase 'Put God 1st..in all you do' does sound cliche and I guess has kinda lost its meaning for some of us...I think abt tt phrase a lot and recently I was made aware of the fact tt it's actually someting tts VERY do-able. Yeah, guess tts sounds familiar too.. but I dunno.. If we really TRY to ask Him how we should live our lives and do things tt would please Him. With what's been happening recently, another thing tt i've seen is tt its not always easy..no matter what your faith-level.
But still, at the end of the day, it's gonna be worth all the pain & sacrifices...cos you did the right thing in putting your faith in Him.. cos He's the one person who's really got ur back.. who's really got it covered..been there, done that.. and best of all, been there WAY BEFORE you got there.

-how much would you do for a friend? what does it mean to be a friend? We all know tt Christ is our friend.. juz how much of Christ are we to others? -

I dunno if my words came out right.. but this is pretty much what's goin on inside me. Forgive the emo-ness ;) Blah... I need to go fishing again.. for real fish, not ikan Bilis, Pam.. (aka Pam-pers, Pam-da bear, pam-pam *sung in a tellytubby tone*) So, anyone wanna go fishing?!! Juz let me know.. I kinda have the next 2 weeks free :D

P.s. I miss this :(

2007-05-16T01:28:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. I don't really have much to say at this point in time.. juz this:

HAVE WE BEEN TOO BUSY GOING AROUND TRYING TO IMPRESS OTHERS TT WE HAVE FORGOTTEN TO STOP AND AKNOWLEDGE THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO IMPRESS US??

Ok..its extremely random, i know..but it popped into my head on the way to church today and it never left..sumthin told me to post it so here it is.

-God Bless-

2007-05-07T14:09:00.000+08:00

Hey all.. as promised, i'm back! haha! well, nothin much to say for now... juz that i stumbled upon yet another beautiful song.. sumthin that really spoke (actually it sang) to me when i heard it..its called 'When the Rain Comes' by Third Day. Beautiful song that really states how our good Lord is there for us always..esp when we need him.. Guess it's also about how we all shld try to be juz like that..try la :)

Here are the lyrics..(Its playing in the Stickam player btw)..

When the rain comes
It seems like everyone is gone away
When the night falls
You wander if you shouldn't fine some place
To run and hide
Escape the pain
Hiding is such a lonely thing to do

I can't stop the rain
From fallin down on you again
I can't stop the rain
But I will hold u till it goes away

When the rain comes you blame it on the things that you have done
When the storm fades you know that rain must fall on everyone
So rest a while
It'll b alright
No one loves you like I do

I can't stop the rain
From fallin donw on you agaain
I can't stop the rain
But I will hold u

I cant stop the rain
From fallin down on you again
I cant stop the rain
But I will hold you till it goes away

La de da
La de da

When the rain comes
I will hold you

2007-03-27T23:26:00.000+08:00

I'm feeling energised....empowered...happy :) Thank God! I'm feeling so good tt i've started writing a poem...yes..its been years and i feel like it..again :) till next time.. stay blessed!

-the solution to the problem lies within the problem itself..think deep & remember tt God won't give us sumthin we can't handle-

2007-03-12T22:32:00.000+08:00

Thank You

I'm a bit too tired to type much today..but I gotta say a couple of things before I go..
Firstly, a very, very, VERY BIG and special thank you to Cheryl & Pam (for Friday's lunch) and all u guys over at eXcess for the really wonderful surprise on Sat night..It really meant a lot to me guys..THANK GOD FOR ALL OF YA'LL!!
Also, many thanks to all who made Sunday's youth canteen possible; esp Lynette. I owe you man..U were really helpful and very willing to sacrifice..i feel blessed to have a 2 I/C like u :D Thanx again guys!
We did well on Sun.. we made bout $800..well done! Here's one for the Youth Movement..Cheers!
Well, i know I won't always be 21, but I know for sure that I'll always be blessed..cos of pple like ya'll ;)

- i'm feeling friendly :) -

2007-03-07T22:30:00.000+08:00

Our Master's Voice

The man up there..He never gives up on ya. Believe that. Something told me to go look up some songs by Casting Crowns earlier today.. And what d'ya know..i found a gem of a song tt juz spoke volumes to me. It talks about love..about Jesus. We should try do tt always.. Love them like Jesus.

The love of her life is drifting away
Their losing the fight for another day
The life that she's known is falling apart
A fatherless home, a childs broken heart
You're holding her hand
You're straining for words
You're trying to make sense of it all
She's desperate for hope
Darkness clouding her view
She's looking to you

Just love her like Jesus
Carry her to him
His yoke is easy
His burden is light
You don't need the answers
To all of life's questions
Just know that He loves her
Stay by her side
And love her like Jesus
Love her like Jesus

The gifts lie in wait in a room painted blue
A little blessing from heaven will be there soon
Hope fades into night,Blue skies turn into grey
As the little one slips away
You're holding her hand
You're straining for words
You're trying to make sense of it all
They're desperate for hope
Darkness clouding their view
They're looking to you

Just love them like Jesus
Carry them to him
His yoke is easy
His burden is light
You don't need the answers
To all of life's questions
Just know that He loves them
Stay by their side
And love them like Jesus
Love them like Jesus

Chorus
Lord of all creation holds our life in His hand
The God of all the nations holds our lives in His hands
The rock of our salvation holds our lives in His hands
He cares for them just as He cares for you.

So love them like Jesus
Love them like Jesus
You don't need the answers
To all of lifes questions
Just know that He loves them
Stay by their side

Love them like Jesus 4x

-Nuff said :) -

2007-03-04T21:21:00.000+08:00

A force... THE FORCE.. right.

Earlier today, over dinner, poor 'ol 'Mandy' (hahaha!) had asked me to help her come up with a speech of sorts..mainly to give her sumthin nice to say to her interviewers later this week. Oh,did I forget to mention tt it was supposed to be about our Army? :D Seriously, I wouldn't really have many nice things to say off-hand..and i did tell her that it would be like going against my morals and values to come up with sumthin like tt..hahaah! But hey, I figured tt she has pretty much made up her mind and tt as friends, we ought to help her get through her time in the Force :D So here's the 'speech'..I really hope it helps :P

**Note- the following may not link or make any senseat all..dun blame me man :P **

The Army is a sum of parts, with every part playing a vital role. Every soldier has an important part to play.

Infantry : This unit is pretty much the backbone of our army in a battlefield situation. For without them, I don’t believe that the other units or divisions would function at their peak. They are the people that we would rely on for ground support..for their expertise on the different types of terrain and ability to handle close and long-range battles with ease.

Medics : The motto of the Army medical corps is 'LIFE FIRST'..it just goes to show that this is a life-saving force…a force that cares. During war or peacetime operations, the duty of medics would be to care for and treat Army personnel to the best of their ability, aided by the up-to-date equipment at their disposal. The medic’s presence brings about hope and calm in the hearts of the soldiers as they know that help is always at hand. Medics have to keep themselves updated with advancements in medicine so as to be able to render the best treatments for our troops.

Armour : This unit is a very nice union of man and machine. Highly trained troops join forces with modern armoured vehicles resulting in pure military muscle. It works with other ground forces to defend key objectives and it is also a unit which is flexible enough to be deployed in a moments notice. Their mere presence serves as a strong form of deterrence.

That’s all I have for u Amanda. Hope it’s good enough :) All the best for ur time in the Army! Take care & God Bless!
-To all NSFs and NSmen... Oh, how true eh???!!!-

-hahaha-

2007-02-22T16:53:00.000+08:00

Juz finished watchin American History X..and i gotta say, its a classic in it's own right..Crash's predecessor even. I'm not being biased juz because it tackles the racism issue :p ..It was a good show..very moving.
It really got me thinking..To what extent is racism at play in our mordern day society? And who exactly is to blame for such prejudice? Are the victims really the victims or are they the firestarters? And lastly, why the hell am I asking these questions?!?
Anyway.. its really sad how pple seem to be put down/ trampled upon juz because they are DEEMED to be different. Be it race, language, dress style, hair color, size or even the freakin length of his/her 2nd toe..it juz matters, somehow, to some of us. Shallow? More like disturbed and in serious need of help if you ask me.
Funny how we all say tt what matters is the person INSIDE.. is it really what people look at nowadays?..in these times where we are supposed to be a bit more civilised and 'mordern'? Dun judge a book by it's cover..hmm...and first impressions go a LONG way? So are we juz saying things..and fooling ourselves? Juz making ourselves a bit happier by thinking and 'feeling' that we have advanced somewhat.
This topic has always been around..and out in the open...we tend to joke abt it and laugh it off from time to time..but is there something deeper and rather sinister lurking beneath? hmm..
I guess one can never really come to a definite conclusion on this..but hey, its worth spending some time & brain cells on.
Well, as one priest said bout 4 years back when i was on a mission trip in the Philippines.."You may not be able to change the world, But..You can change yourself"..

:D wee...

2007-02-20T02:45:00.000+08:00

Muse..musings...muse?

Ok, i like tracks from muse..Its almost 3am and i've re-discovered the greatness of this group. Man.they make good music. Period. They use very interesting kinds of sounds in their songs and they write pretty well too. So, to all those out there, come join me in enjoying some good music :D
2 of my fav tracks, Time is Running Out & Unintended, are in the Stickam player...enjoy :D

Random post...but hey, tts all i gotta say for now :P

2007-02-15T23:08:00.000+08:00

*Ridin Dirrrty

Went for Julia's sch concert today with Chris and Adrian. It wasn't too bad..although the last piece was rather...uique.. The entire lot of performers started laughing, yes, laughing..and proceeded to come down from the stage and head up towards the spectators..it was really unique. Oh well :D
Adrian, Chris and I headed down to the gym after tt.. and for me, it was to be the last time workin out with the both of them though..at least for the next year or so la.. Thinking back..it was relly good to have the likes of Chris and Adrian as gym buddies..cos we could juz show off all our 'weaknesses' in all their glory and laugh our asses off at one another :D Gonna miss those fun sessions tt we had over the last few weeks la..but its ok..i've already got a few other pple who expressed interest in joinin me in my quest for fitness ;) haha!

Adrian and I went down to Cineleisure after tt to have lunch and grab the tix for Ghost Rider.
And If u haven't watched Ghost Rider yet... You need help :P SERIOUSLY, it was a GOOD show! I gotta say, we were mesmerised by the Visual effects AND cool factor from start to finish! Guess the only downside was the fact tt the writers made the 'Rider' a bit too powerful for his enemies..the fight scenes didn't really have that much of a 'kick'..if ya noe wat i mean :P But all in all, it was $7.50 well spent..and my favourite scene would be the one where the old-school rider and the new-age rider pair up and ride together in the desert..UBER COOL! Fav line? when the new rider tells the old one 'Let's Ride!'..i know, lame AND cliche..but hey, it works la! Watch it, and you'll know :D
Really glad tt Sim and I didn't need to have a boy's night out on Val's :D haha! Leonard and Daisy were nice enough to join us for the show. It was funny how we were the last ones to leave the theatre cos we were waiting to see if there was gonna be any short clip or anything after the credits rolled (think XMEN 3 and Shrek 2)..the wardens had to come and 'usher' us out of the place..haha!
We headed to the foodcourt after the show and Daisy was tryin her best to watch this drama tt was being shown on CH8..the only problem was tt the volume was really low and the din of the dinner crowd was juz too much. She had enough after a while and turned to us and exclaimed 'Can someone find me a TV that speaks??!!' And I juz burst out laughing..haha! I tried to explain to her tt pple have yet to creatre such wonderful TVs..but she wasn't buying it..hahaha! Sorry man.. :D
Was headin home on the same bus as Daisy when Joanna and Daphne boarded the bus. I looked out and saw Melvin walkin away from the bus stop..and I had an idea :D I decided to call melvin and put him on speaker so tt the 4 of us could hear him as he was being punked ;) So i called and told him tt i could see him..and tt i saw him with a girl..and he denied being with a girl and said 'But i'm standing next to a tree!?' Stupid move..the last thing u should do in this kinda situation is give away crucial details like this!! haha! Then i was like ' i know u're next to a tree! look left, i'm there..no, look right..oh sorry, the other right...aiyah, i'm across the street la!' All the while, he was like 'Ah? Where..i dun see u man...umm...WHERE??' HILARIOUS. Felt bad after a while and told him tt we were all on a bus about 2km away..haha! And he replied with something like 'Oh, ok..' LOL!! Poor fella :) Well, guess V day wasn't so bad/lonely after all..good friends, good movie & 1 punked individual = A pretty good day la :)

-Rock On-

2007-02-12T00:16:00.000+08:00

Affirmation.

Suddenly got reminded of a certain line from the movie 'Love Actually'..at the start of the show, the narrator states '...love actually, is all aroud us'. How true. Now the song 'love is all around' comes to mind..well, yeah, its everywhere, in everyone. Its juz that i dunno how many of us actually wanna let it show...let it out of ourselves, and for the right reasons.
We all need affirmation from time to time la...and i guess it'll do no harm if we juz let someone/something ;) know tt they're appreciated/loved every now & then. It brings pple together..spurs them on to carry on doin what they are doing..so lets not hold back on it too much ya? :D
And when it comes to affirming pple, no one does it better than God himself. Take this weekend's cookie sales for example.. we made a massive profit which went way above our expectations!! 3 cheers for that man! It was as though He was giving us a nice pat on the back for all our effort..the time spent, the long hours, the backaches, the minor disagreements, the blisters, bucket loads of perspiration and the lack of sleep..for them all. It paid off guys!! This event definitely brought YLM closer together..and it also kinda got our families involved! Many thanks to all our folks who bought the cookies to show support and to Pam's parents espescially..for lending us their oven (and home) over the last few days..not forgetting Cheryl's folks..for their home & oven too :D All in all, we did well guys! Its beautiful to know that great things happen when great pple work together! :D

-Thank God for all of ya'll..God bless-

P.s. Special thanks to every single person who showed support by buying/ordering our cookies. We're really grateful! All this wouldn't have been possible without ur support too :)

Diwali commercial - Petronas

2007-02-08T02:00:00.001+08:00

LOL! I've got nothing to say..haha! :D

2007-02-07T00:37:00.000+08:00

Wow..its amazing how God works. Last Sun at mass, I really felt Him speaking to me through Fr.Stephen's sermon abt perseverance and the song 'Be Not Afraid'. What I heard really hit me. And come to think of it, He wasn't actually comforting me about past events..he was giving me hope & faith...preparing me for things to come..things that would come so hard and fast, tt they would take me by surprise..an unpleasant one at that.
I really dunno if everything will work out..but i'm banking on one thing - Faith. It's all i've got right now..for as long as there's even the slightest glimmer of hope, I guess i'd keep trying. The load seems to be getting heavier..but I'm telling myself that the weight is not impossible to bear.
I think we all need to have a sense of God-centeredness..as in seriously. Putting Him right smack in the middle of it all and working our lives around Him is by far the best thing we can try and do. I know its difficult..and we can run ourselve to the ground goin about trying to achieve it..but its worth the effort man. And cheesy as it sounds, faith, hope & love are the only things, besides God, that are goin to keep us goin.
I know we're all human and tend to lose sight of Him every now and then.. but i guess we juz gotta keep asking ourselves why we're here in the 1st place and how much we actually want to be His desciple/servant. I know I can't be perfect...but i can always be better than I am right now..i guess tts why i keep trying.
Individual efforts aside, we gotta band together if we wanna see things happen. The energy that'll be rubbing off one another will be enough to spur each other on. We juz have to make that effort to move.
Oh well.. guess my recent posts have been rather emo. Its juz that things aren't too smooth sailing right now.. But hey, i know that life aint exactly a bed of roses la ;) Juz felt like pouring out wat i feel..that's wat the blog is for anyway :D I dun intend to put anyone off..and i'm not sending hidden messages to anyone telling them to lay off. Thanks to everyone who has shown concern..I'm fine :D Juz need to let off some steam, that's all. Let's juz keep praying for each other and try to be better Christians ya? :)

-Be with us-

2007-02-04T00:32:00.000+08:00

*troubled*

Why Lord....Why me?
yeah..lame question, i know..everyone can ask the same thing
but i still have to ask..now and then
it's hard...and getting harder.
the faith is there..I KNOW.
for without it, i wouldnt have made it this far.
You have blessed me..abundantly! I appreciate it.
I know where i stand..and i try my best to keep to your teachings.
Well, i'm sure I must be doin something right..
You gave me the gift of Wisdom..and it has been an uphill task trying to develop it
But i'm truly grateful for it..for without it, i dunno wat i'll be doin right now..
would prolly be a clueless nut.
It's journey eh?
heh...
its one thing to have people on the same journey as you
and its another to have some pple journeying WITH you
loneliness starts to rear its ugly head
caring, bothering or fussing about decisions? My own & that of others'
Why can't pple see that its not just about them?
Is it so hard to realise tt one is put in this place for a higher purpose?
And not juz for self gain??
I look around.. I can smile.. and I can feel saddened
I wish others would look around more...
Like it or not, our presence here makes a significant difference
so whatever we say or do, WILL have an impact on those around us
and whether it's gonna be good or bad, is up to us.
Selfishness has no place in His Church..
sensitivity pple..sensitivity
But hey..its all these ups and downs that make life exciting & worth Living
I thank you Lord..For EVERYTHING!
Help me accept things better..
Teach me new ways of dealings with issues Father..
Teach me more of Your ways.
In fact, Teach us all, Lord.

-grant me peace, Father-

2007-01-29T20:45:00.000+08:00

.Drive.

Whee! wat a good few days it has been! First and foremost, I got to drive around again! Man, its been so long..and my hands and feet have been craving for some 4 wheeled action :D So glad tt my parents decided to rent a car for the weekend as we had some outings planned...in actual fact, we only went out as a family bout twice! haha! But hey, it worked out well for me cos I had the car to myself for the rest of the time :DD
The car was nice & smooth to drive...it was a Toyota Altis. But if anyone out there is planning to buy it, juz be prepared for a serious lack of power..but hey, its a FAMILY car..so guess u cant expect much from it :P
It felt really good to be able to drive pple around...in a completely non-military environment ;) Dunno la, it juz feels a lot more fun and fulfilling to drive pple around on a friendly & casual level/manner. And for those who got a ride in the car, let it be known that it was MY PLEASURE driving ya'll around! haha! Here's to more fun car rides (hopefully) *cheers!*
Today was the last day I had the car and so i decided to make use of it one last time ;) Got up early and went to pic cheryl up at her place @ 8. I reached there at 7.55am and she was askin me why i was so early -_- . We then proceeded to pick Pam up at her place. Well, Pam and I kinda had a deal.. that she would drive herself all the way to J8 and then proceed to take an MRT to work :) So we went on as planned...with Cheryl freaking out in the backseat..lol! Weird how one female doesn't trust another when it comes to driving..OH WELL ;P hehe! But hey, take it from me pam, U drive well..And REALLY safely! haha! U gotta learn to relax ya? loosen up a lil when on the roads :) I'm glad to have been able to have provided u with the opportunity :) So after Pam dropped herself off, Cheryl & I proceeded to Ya Kun for breakfast..cool! haha..its not everyday tt I get to eat a good breakfast..let alone with someone at a place like Ya Kun. It felt good man! haha
We decided to walk around a lil bit after tt...when we bumped into Chris. Headed over to S11 with him to accompany him while he had breakfast. That was when he invited me to join him at the gym later in the afternoon...and I said ok :D
Joined him and Adrian Sim at the SingPower gym at abt 2.30... and we basically ran,drank water, and lifted weights. At the end of it all, chris and i decided to weigh ourselves and to our astonisment, we put on about a kilo each! haha! Chris concluded tt it was the water tts causing the instant weight gain and we went on to do a lil experiment. We weighed him 1st,then got him to drink a cup of water..then weighed him again..and guess wat? He put on an amazing 0.2kgs! haha! water is evil! oh well ;P
Overall, it was a good experience..and I'm lookin forward to more of em!

Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You

2007-01-26T03:53:00.001+08:00

Ok, its 3.45 am and i'm awake viewing random videos ;P I came across this vid and it got me thinking...is there even a remote possibility to love someone even before you meet/find out about them? As in u never knew this person even existed till the day u met him/her.

I dunno man..sounds like too much of a longshot for me..but hey, its a nice song and its real sweet to even imagine the possibility of it happening ;) ok...i dunno why i'm feelin a bit emo right now..think i need to start sleeping early! hahah! Well, enjoy the video la..

2007-01-26T00:46:00.000+08:00

enough.

Pple tend to spend more time with certain pple for whatever reason...and that too changes from time to time. So one moment i can be like talkin to u everyday and the next..well, prolly once a fortnight, due to the fact tt i'm talkin to/spending time with other pple too. That doesnt mean that I care any less for u or I have feelings for the other person or I dun wanna talk to u anymore!! Pple, I'm human too..so i gotta ration out my time and whatever else I have among everyone...juz like everyone out there. And hey, I talk to A LOT of pple...guys, girls and even the occasional animal..So pls try and understand :D
So for the record, I'm tryin to be nice to everyone (animals like monitor lizards included), I DON'T HAVE FEELINGS FOR ANYONE and I'll talk to/hang out with who i like, when i like.
Keep smiling ya'll :D

-Give us wisdom, Lord-

2007-01-23T23:42:00.000+08:00

....*creak*

Hmm..had a meeting with Nic snr yesterday. It was good :D I had a nice time tellin him about the goings-on in my life and sharing my concerns. it felt good to literally pen down my thoughts/reflections on my past, present and future. Usually, it would juz stop at discussing stuff. Now I can refer back to this important piece of paper and guide myself as I take new steps.
One main thing did mean a lot to me during that session..it was about my maturity. I looked back and realised how far i'd come and it didn't hurt when nic commented that he understood my choice in not wanting help in certain things because he sees and understands tt I've grown/matured enough to pretty much stand on my own in certain areas. This go-getter attitude is bringing me places and I like it ;D
But as much as i realise it, I guess its really important that those around me realise it too.
Cos i honestly dun wanna look bossy or appear as some sort of a Mr. Know-it-all. Cos i feel that as we go through every single thing that life has in store for us, we emerge stronger eventually (hopefully) due to the lessons learnt. At least that's how it should be. And i feel its only right that we share our experiences and knowledge on things with pple who are going thru similar patches in their lives. But it gets really odd when pple dont exacctly receive your advice/comments very well. When I talk to pple, sometimes it seems like I'm standing on creaky floorboards..and as I take a step closer to the person (not literally), the boards creak..and I try to be cautious and not appear to be an inquisitive & intrusive nut..but sometimes, they dont hold...cracks appear and the whole situation goes up in smoke. But hey, I know I do it in all sincerity..to help. And I'm sure most of us do.
Guess some of us would say that pple juz wanna be left alone sometimes. True. Its also true that sometimes, pple should juz learn things the 'hard way'..falling, picking themselves up and moving on after dusting off. Experience is the best teacher :)
But at the end of the day, I guess I cant help myself from being concerned about A LOT of things tt go on around me...to a point where its stressful to juz think of pple. Its juz me I guess :D Its a weird line..between being a friend and being intrusive...and it does vary from person to person. But I guess I'm pretty much gonna stay the same... I wanna be a friend, that's all :D In case i've ever been intrusive or have offended anyone with my methods of approach, i'm sorry.. But pls do try see where i'm comin from too. Its all about understanding ya ;)
I'm relly glad tt I'm taking up psychology..at least its gonna help me understand pple better & communicate better. Now this, I'm lookin forward to :) It seems pretty daunting ya noe..to go into the finer details of how pple think...how the mind works..It seems pretty deep and u'll never know what u'll find in there. But hey, if I'm serious about people and understanding them/working with them better, this is something I ought to do :) In actual fact, I'm liking it already :D
On a dfferent note, i was listening to Corrinne May's Angel in Disguise earlier on and I couldn't help but be moved by the lyrics...and they get to me every time i listen to the song :) Its a great song...and it has a part that goes like this:

Take a look at the ordinary
Don’t need to look for Paradise
You could be next to
an angel in disguise
Everyday can be legendary
Every minute, an endless surprise
You could be the next angel in disguise

Man..how true. It's more than juz a song..damn..:P

-simplify- :)

2007-01-17T02:09:00.000+08:00

....its gonna be alright.

the world needs it.
comfort.
hope.
love.
strength.
go out and grab 'em...
help someone achieve the same, while u're at it
and for whatever reason, dont prevent yourself or others from gettin them.
keep smiling...and the world will smile with you
its true
you'll be alright...i'll be alright...we'll all be alright
right now, where'e the love?
i dun really know
but its somewhere out there
we either find it
or spread it...
share it.
cos we've got it in us
i tell myself:
hurts will hurt
and time will heal
juz gotta have faith :)
doesnt hurt having friends too ;)
ahh..the pleasure in appreciating the simpler things in life
have you HONESTLY thanked God for
the rain?
the hug u received?
the friend tt never left?
the food on your table?
the gift of sight, speech and hearing?
...and countless others
I wonder why..
why i decided to be so random.
I really dont know.
the mind is a nice place :D

-God Bless-

2007-01-14T22:56:00.000+08:00

...in memory of

Things are looking up :) and I'm really glad. Honestly, i feel it..the passion, the drive, the energy, the love and the faith...its all comin back. YESHAAA!!! haha! well, i think taking a step back and looking around..taking time to appreciate things has definitely helped..I've calmed myself down and I'm starting to do things like I used to ;D I know all this sounds familiar..cos i've talked bout it previously..but the juz keeps getting stronger each day and I cant help but brag bout it.. Man, cos it means the world to me to be able to give my best to the pple that mean the world to me ;)
Well, I got reminded bout sumthin during lunch today... Terrence Woo was reminiscing bout the trip we made to Payatas a few years back and he talked bout how I was kinda the 'wildlife' guy in the group...with the way i was identifying the diff types of animals and how I juz loved being close to nature in Anawim.
That got me thinking... bout how many hours i would spend in front of the telly juz overdosing on nature programs..ESPESCIALLY those involving the late Steve Irwin. Honestly, the guy was my hero/idol... Cos he has, by far, done WAY more than any other person in his field. He BROUGHT the wild to our living rooms and educated us on things like conservation, appreciation and respect for all things great and small.
His passing still kinda gets to me every now and then..and I'm wondering why I haven't given him a tribute of sorts, on my blog..oh well... But hey, guess its not too late now..The man deserves it.
Here's what i wrote to CNN.com when they set up a tribute section on thier site last year...Steve, this' for you:

Steve will always be a monumental figure in wildlife conservation. I regret for never having a chance to meet him in person but I feel deeply saddened by his passing for he has left a lasting impression in our hearts as a wildlife activist, animal lover, educator and hero. Personally, he has taught me more about the wild than any zoo i've visited. My heartfelt condolences to his family and to all who knew him. We're gonna miss you steve..But rest assured, your work and legacy will live on in the millions that you've inspired. R.I.P Mate.

I dun really know how this post is gonna 'sound' but hey, I dun mean to be morbid, I'm not gay and this is my personal friggin space :)

2007-01-11T01:39:00.000+08:00

Keep the faith man...RIGHT...

I had a friend come up to me and let me in on a lil sumthin...thank you for tellin me all that u did (you know who you are). Whatever i heard hit me hard..
Its really weird man...with pple all around...claiming to be nice and 'holy' when they're nowhere close to it. Come on man..drop the act and try be a lil genuine. It pisses me off..a lil...to think that, here I am, TRYING to be a better person..as much as I can and someone comes along to spoil it all for me by saying that everything I do, is done with an ulterior motive. Wah..thanx ah..and I've worked my ass off for THIS??
But hey, know what? Screw this shit la..I'm gonna continue anyway..cos I know where I'm coming from and I dare say I'm staying true to all i believe in.. that I'm stayin true to HIM, the best i can. So go ahead and say all U want..I'm not gonna let it affect me. Ok, I'm gonna try to keep it from getting to me ;) ahh well..
On a lighter note, I went to pick Angel up at the airport yesterday. Welcome back to the 'hood, yo!! ;D Cheryl was supposed to follow me to the airport...but she bailed out at the last min (I was already at the interchange when she msged me -_-) due to bad tummy cramps. But it wasn't too bad la..I had a good, peaceful time ogling at the HOT stewardesses from Qantas and British Airways ;D Ok, sue me..I'm a guy!! hahaa! Headed back to Julia's since Angel will be putting up there for the duration of her visit.
Went for dinner soon after and Cheryl managed to get her butt out of the toilet in time to join us :D It was really funny the way Angel couldn't even remember where Thompson Plaza was, but could remember the EXACT POSITIONING OF A CERTAIN ESCALATOR WITHIN THE BUILDING!! hahaaha! I'm still laughing! Another funny thing was the way the auntie at the Fisball Mee stall told me to wait for my Footballs as they were still being boiled...I looked at her confused and she said 'Footballs' again! It took her assistant to correct her mistake and then she was like 'oh, sorry ah, Fishball!' -_-' I dunno man..but maybe we stumbled upon sumthin big here..Since S'poreans like eating and soccer so much..maybe, in like 40 years time, they'll be selling boiled footballs! cool! I'll reserve a bowl of the Addidas 'Teamgeist' balls (size 3 pls)! hehe! :P

Oh crap..I think I need therapy! help! haha!

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

..... and I'm feeling randomly thoughtful

I'm in a reflective mood again.. I feel its time for me to re-look (once again) at how i've been approaching the diff situations that life has ben throwing at me recently. I dunno man..I feel like i've not been so nice to pple..and I've like handled a few sensitive topics in the worst way possible..ok, maybe not worst, but pretty badly la.
Its saddening that i've kinda got to look for the nice guy in me every now and then..'he' doesnt seem to be around 24/7 like he used to..oh no. I don't wish to point fingers and say who caused this change, but its definitely not entirely my fault :D Oh well..
But hey..I know its not all that serious or anyting...I'll get over it..and i promise to be nice, IF EVERYONE COOPERATED!! haha! ;)

Ok, coming back to pretty much the main reason behind this entry...I was asked to update my blog by Pam, cos she was bored..so i kinda agreed to help keep her mind occupied while she was online, by coming up with this entry.
So i told myself that I should blog..and here I am bl0gging. It is kinda fast...I told myself that i should blog..my brain processed it..and a while later, my fingers reacted to the signals sent by my brain and here i am typing away. Cool.
Blog I shall, I told myself..and blog I did. I'm being nice already :D I'm blogging to help rid someone of her boredom. So I am blogging..like now..wow. Typin I am.. weee. So, here it is, the blog entry..the one which I told myself i would do. What started out as a suggestion slowly became an idea and eventually ended up as this entry..made up of two parts (of sorts)..The 1st part being pretty sensible (to me at least) and the 2nd being..well..rather nonsensical.
So I'm telling myself that I should blog more often now..like type stuff. You know, like post new entries..blog?! I should type stuff in the "Create New post" box..like i am doin now. I think this is like...blogging. Typing stuff tt u feel like typing..and right now, I feel like this :D I'm gonna type stuff more often...somethin like what i'm doing now..I'll tell myself that i should blog..and I'll go do juz that. I'll post new stuff more often!! yay!!
We all should blog...but I WILL blog...and I juz realised that I'm blogging about blogging...about ME blogging. wah... I'm also typing about typing...whoa.. hmm..wonder if i'm posting about posting too ;) man... im so randomly typing random things...im drowning in randomness!!
ok i'll stop now..hope its enough!! hahaah!!

HELP :D haha!!

2007-01-04T12:57:00.000+08:00

....In the mood for songs..again.

Been listening to all sorts of songs lately..I dunno why. The past 2 or 3 days have been FILLED with songs...its almost like I'm overdosing :p It kinda brings me to another place/time..allows me to be free, of sorts, for a while..and i like it ;) Even went through all the trouble to find lyrics for each song!

Dunno when i'm gonna like slow down with the songs..but hey, it works..while it lasts. Ok, I realise how random this post is..but what the heck..and by the way, Augustana is GOOD! Do check them out. :D

2007-01-02T01:49:00.000+08:00

I like the song..and felt it was appropriate at this time ;)

Time Of Your Life (Green Day)

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road

Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go

So make the best of this test, and don't ask why

It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind

Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time

Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial

For what it's worth it was worth all the while

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

Cheers!

.....Lets Go

2007-01-02T00:43:00.000+08:00

...Lets Go

And so, it is the 2nd day of 2007. Looking back, I gotta say, '06 has been one heck of a year! So many things went on..I was given opportunities to go places and experience things that I never thought were possible. It has pretty much been a wild ride...with its share of highs and (really) lows.
My life basically 'restarted' after the 8th of Dec..the day I left the brotherhood of the Green. Sadly tho, the month of Dec was kind of a blur..it juz went past so darn fast, I couldn't take time to savour the sweet moments. But i'm glad for everything that I did manage to enjoy...things like getting my driving license, youth camp, impromptu outings and various 'hang-out' sessions with pals.
Well, I think its safe to say that it was a good year la..one where the nice events outweighed the bad ;)
I hope '07 will turn out juz the same.. I'm looking at this year as an opportunity to sort of pick up where i left off bout 2 yrs back. My 1st step would be to head back to school :) Guess I gotta start working too. But more importantly, I gotta get my faith back on track.. I seem to have somewhat lost touch with God..
It seems weird but i'm actually not too worried abt it :) Cos i noe that i juz have to try harder this time..and there are so many opportunities out there juz waiting to be siezed. I know its not easy being a good christian, but hey, its damn well worth the trouble! I'm feeling more like my old self each day (and its a good thing)..the energy is building again and i dont wanna let it go ;)
So, come what may..I'm ready to face it all, with lotsa help form those around me and the Man above, of course ;)

**Stick together, Team!**

2006-12-29T00:18:00.000+08:00

mIxEd

That's how I'm feeling at this time...mixed. I'm really glad..and feel at peace..cos thanx to my dear friends, a lot of my probs have come to a peaceful end. They've, knowingly or otherwise, been my source of strength and encouragement...they allowed me to be myself and i truly appreciate that. Thanx guys!

At the same time, some of the pple ard me have been behaving weirdly..in ways which do not exactly bode well for christians. I mean everyone can say that they wanna be as Christ to others..but how many actually do it? Some blatantly abuse their position in our social circles and juz screw things up...for everyone. Not good man..not good. The word hypocrite comes to mind. Well, lets all take this time to reflect and do some soul-searching..to find wat we truly need to do with ourselves..before anything else happens.

God bless

2006-12-27T00:22:00.000+08:00

Seek, and ye shall find ;)

What a day it was!! Poor Pam lost her Diamond (its her dog)..and it truly was a horrible thing to happen on Christmas day! BUT.... It wasnt for long ;)

Ant, Cheryl and I went over to Pam's neighbourhood today, to look for Diamond..and we didnt let her know we were coming ;) Mainly cos we didnt want her to feel like she was imposing on us or anything.

So there we were...3 hopeless Sherlock Holmes wannabes..scouting ard her estate looking for the poor fella. We even went into a Buddhist temple of sorts to enquire -_-' Everything was goin on pretty normally, without any luck, until..we saw Pam emerge from her house! We wanted to take cover but I decided that we should let her know of our presence..so that we could help her out.

So now, there were 4 of us...and still no sign of Diamond. Pam's dad came along and drove us to the Serangoon Central area so tt we could put up little signs regarding Diamond's missing status.

We went to a stationery store to get some blu-tac when pam got a call from her dad...and her expression said it all :D Although she also did say "What?! Dog found?!?!" haha! Her dad drove us back to her area and we heeaded to a house which was juz BEHIND her own -_- The nice folks had picked Diamond up and kept her there all along..

So there she was.. looking juz fine..Thank God! Diamond returned home..and our prayers were answered ;) Really man...The power of prayer is truly amazing..God REALLY delivers on His promises.

We juz sat around and chatted at her place after that..and also got to look thru (more like laugh through) her photo collection :) Look at it this way Pam, looking at u makes us happy! haha!

I'm glad the day ended on such a great note. Aren't we all?! ;)

Thank you father, for never letting us down.

2006-12-26T23:27:00.000+08:00

Its His Birthday!

Yes, its that time of the year again!! What a day it was man..

Went for midnight mass at CTK and got to attend it with friends cos my family decided to go for morning mass instead (phew!) ;) It was really nice to be in the company of pals...cos it made the night so much more special, truly. I was feelin really down before mass..and seeing all of them juz made my day/night ;) thanx guys! Here are some pics that say it all [Thanx for the pics, Cheryl ;)]

Headed over to Cheryl's plae after mass to spend the night there, with the likes of Leonard, Matt, Mel, Esper, Jac, Ant, Mabel, Van, Nic, Chris and Diane. Spent the night watching 'Supernatural' and playing a bit of Pictionary..couldn't have asked for more;) Special thanx to Cheryl's dad for letting us crash at his place..and being nice enough to offer to pay for our Mac's breakfast delivery the next morning!

Happy birhtday, Lord! ;)