Sunday 11 July 2010

Jul 11: Crash & Burn

How do you cheer yourself up? I have the perfect formula that works for me :

- Shop
Buy yourself nice things that you'll enjoy wearing. I prefer bright colours because it'll lighten the mood and brighten my day.

- Eat
Treat yourself to all those fabulous food you love. A hungry person is never a happy person.

- Plan & Book Vacations
A holiday relax and rejuvenates your mind and body, in anticipation of the next battle. Plus you get to enjoy the culture; scenery; shopping; as well as FOOD.


I did all of the above today.
Total damage: =O
Experiences and happiness: Priceless

Monday 1 March 2010

Mar 1: R.E.M.


I thought I saw you laughing, I thought I saw you try. But I'm sure it's a dream.
Consider this the hint of the century, consider this something that brought me to my knees.

Now I've said too much. That's me in the corner, spotlight losing my religion.

Thursday 25 February 2010

Feb 25: Travel Plans

My thirst for travel; sightseeing; and good food can never be satisfied thus I feel I've been very fortunate the past few years in the sense that I was able to visit many different parts of the world.

Highlights of 2008/2009: US and Vietnam: HaLong Bay is MAGNIFICENT!


Below are some of the places I'm planning to visit this year:

1) Malaysia: Almost everyone goes there every year!
> Genting Highlands
> Alor Star
> Redang Island
> Kota Kinabalu

2) Thailand: The Land of Smiles still fascinates me very much!
> Bangkok
> Phuket
> Koh Samui

3) Australia: I love OZ
> Sydney
> Gold Coast
> Perth

Monday 22 February 2010

Feb 22: Hot n Cold

Cause you're hot then you're cold, you're yes then you are no.

I AM stupid for leading myself to this situation, I am stuck in a moment I can't get out of.

Saturday 13 February 2010

Feb 13: The Eve!


A) It's the eve of CNY!

I'm not looking forward to CNY really. Because it means meeting relatives whom I only see once a year. I try to be sociable and happy every year, but I won't try too hard this year

1) The QUESTIONS - I get questions every year and it's a bore answering really. My Mum started asking me about relationship, and I sense even more coming from relatives. Im dreading it!

2) Apart from a few cousins which I meet up a few times every year I really don't see everyone else! I feel distant from them, I feel less attached to them than to ACQUAINTANCES.

3) Every year it's the same routine! In chronological order: Greetings and niceties; Eat; Answer questions; Stone at a corner before going home.

4) I don't really care for the Angbao money, I appreciate it a lot thanks! But the sheer amount of effort required to do the above(3) means returns are low.



B) It's also the eve of Valentines Day!

Neither do I have a date with someone special unfortunately nor do I need one. But it'll be nice if we have a date on this day no?

On an not-so-related note, Some things are just too complicated now. Too bad for me =(



C) Of course not forgetting the eve of RWS' casino opening

The RWS/Crockfords casino is also Art in itself. Designed by Michael Graves, enhanced with Asian influences (feng shui) and usage of Dale Chihuly's glass arts... I've seen the place and I dare guarantee most people will find the casino very beautiful!

I'm quite bullish on the prospects of the first casino in Singapore. It should do very well considering SEAsia is Genting's stronghold. The amount of whales; high rollers; mass premium; as well as mass market customers in it's marketing database is shocking however understandable considering their history. Genting's market also extend to Australia (when they used to own Burswood in Perth); United Kingdom (Genting SP is the largest casino operator in UK); as well as Greater China (via Star Cruises). Once again, with the amount of know-how they possess and players under their marketing program they should do very well.

The game begins at 1018 hours for premium players and 1218 for the mass market, it is also the beginning of the 6.6 billion dollar bet by Genting... Will Genting win their bet easily with a hand of Natural 9 or trail MBS with a 3rd card to be revealed?

Saturday 19 December 2009

Dec 19: Malaysia

I enjoyed my Malaysia trip!

-Genting
Great hotel room as usual. Bonus is I finally overcome my insomnia!

-Penang
Clubbing there ain't very nice but I finally managed to see Penang the tourist way by visiting Penang Hill; Kek Lok Si Temple etc.

-Alor Star
The friends(shelly; brother and co), red mini-cooper Sport, PUBS, Thailand restaurant. The only regret is that I only stayed one night.

OTOH

-Kuala Lumpur
Lousy hotel, heavy rain, flood... need I elaborate?

Tuesday 8 December 2009

The Past Four Weeks

What a great month up so far since Nov 7!

-Friends
-Clubbing
-Travelling

What is there not to like eh?

Friday 20 November 2009

I had dinner with @win and Calvin yesterday, DeJiang joined us as we were about to end. It was great.

Then went over to Dexter's place for mahjong, 1 round: 2 hours only! I reacted quite negatively about it as I wasn't told that they will not be free after midnight. I mean, who plays only one round? Although my reaction was slightly too much, silence and a face of displeasure.

Life goes on... :)

Wednesday 18 November 2009

Today at a glance

What you said is honest and definitely hold a certain amount of value, yet it stings; it shattered my fragile emotions.

Tuesday 17 November 2009

The Special One

What a pleasant surprise!

I went to Zirca for some good old clubbing as well as to celebrate @win's birthday. It was a great party with Bears as doorgift.

However the bears are not the main focus here, even though I can't give the idea enough credit. It is the sight of one of @win's guest that got me smitten.

Articulacy, cheerful personality, and not to mention the Smile.

I shall remain optimistic for now. I CAN'T WAIT to meet them!

Friday 17 July 2009

It Can't Come Quickly Enough

By: Scissors Sisters

Sailing through the tunnels
In the morning by yourself
There's a very special feeling
True sensation all is well
If you stand and reach your arms out wide
Close your eyes and try to fly
It's an underground illusion
Tricking you from side to side

We knew all the answers
And we shouted them like anthems
Anxious and suspicious
That God knew how much we cheated

It can't come quickly enough
And now you've spent your life
Waiting for this moment
And when you finally saw it come
It passed you by and left you so defeated

Skyscrapers rise between us
Keeping me from finding you
If the concrete architecture
Dissapeared there'd be so few
Of us left to navigate and
Defend ourselves from the tide
It's an underground illusion
Tricking you from side to side

There's no indication of
What we were meant to be
Sucking up to strangers
Throwing wishes to the sea

It can't come quickly enough
And now you've spent your life
Waiting for this moment
And when you finally saw it come
It passed you by and
Left you so defeated



What an accurate interpretation of my life thus far.

Tuesday 30 December 2008

Dec 30: The Year Ahead...

Vacation post -

These are the places that I'm planning to visit

1) Thousand Islands of "Mabuhay:" Philippines!
~Boracay Island
~Manila
~Cebu, Davao

2) Some say it's gray and depressing but I think it's special: United Kingdom!
~London
~Manchester
~St. Andrews
~Edinburgh
~Brighton

3) Land of the Free: United States!
Plan 1:
~California/Nevada/Colorado
Plan 2:
~East Coast e.g. New York; Boston

4) Land of thousand smiles: Thailand!
~Phuket
~Bangkok

5) Malaysia "Boleh!"
~Kuala Lumpur
~Penang
~Langkawi
~Redang Island

Thats all for now!

Friday 28 November 2008

Nov 28: Bittersweet Symphony

I enjoyed my Sunday cruise on Virgo very much. Was very very sad to leave

However, I'm looking forward(or not) to my upcoming US trip, leaving in 10 hours!!
I have NOT packed
I have NOT prepared
I have NOT planned.

Oh dear, what else have I not done

Friday 21 November 2008

Nov 21: The month ahead.

I'm not proud but excited to say that my month ahead to the 29th of December is jam-packed from day to night.

Another exciting week coming with Sunday-Wednesday on SuperStar Virgo
Really looking to my first destination cruise on her since the HKG stint.

Then flying to the US on Friday!!! I'll be there to see Lego bricks and Mickey Mouse, haha
Maybe I'll bump into Jennifer Aniston.

I'll blog as much as possible starting next Thursday.

Thursday 23 October 2008

Oct 23: Virgo

SuperStar Aquarius concluded it's final cruise of her six month Singapore season, which means: SuperStar Virgo will be back!!!

SSV will arrive tomorrow morning and I have just booked a cruise on her first cruise out of Singapore since returning from Hong Kong. Hooray!

Monday 20 October 2008

Oct 20: For The Greater Good...

Interesting and familiar tagline.

The weekend escapade was a great opportunity to catch up with some long-lost mates.
Also, there was loads of time to plan and re-plan whatever I've planned in my life - For The Greater Good!

There were also moments when I reconnected with my old self, hehe =)
The cruise staff's should know what is this about.

The next two months will be very challenging and exciting.

Tuesday 14 October 2008

Oct 14: My views on the 69.

Sixty-Nine Odd Questions

Are your parents married or divorced?: married
Are you a vegetarian?: i'd die if i'm vegetarian
Do you believe in Heaven?: i hope it exists
Have you ever come close to dying?: no
What jewelry do you wear 24/7?: "always remove the last piece of accessories you put on" by Coco Chanel
Are you eating?: not now
Do you eat the stems of broccoli: parts of it, i love broccoli!
Do you wear makeup?: the occasional times
Would you ever have plastic surgery?: yes
What do you wear to bed?: gold leaves! duh.
Have you ever done anything illegal?: yes, but of misdemeanor charges only
Can you roll your tounge?: yes
Do You have a boyfriend or girlfriend?: no
Do you believe in Abortions?: morally no
What is your Hair color?: black, the carpet matches the drapes
Future child's name, boy and girl?: boy - jacques; girl - sandrine
Do you smoke?: no!!!
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?: Paris Hilton's house
Do you sleep with stuffed animals?: no.
If you won the lottery, what would you do first?: be revived from the shock
Gold or silver?: platinum!
Hamburger or hot dog?: hamburger with extra cheese and no pickles
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?: medium steak with homemade mash
City, beach or country?: tough question, to be examined in upcoming blog posts
What was the last thing you touched?: my ass
Where did you eat last?: Last eat or eat last, i dont do food stuffing competitively
When's the last time you cried?: months back
Do you read blogs?: occasionally
Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?: never.
Ever been involved with the police?: in minor cases - yes. mentally or sexually - no
what's your favorite shampoo/conditioner and soap?: Everyday Goat Milk!
Do you talk in your sleep?: no
Ocean or pool?: swimming in pool, gazing at the ocean
What's your favorite song at the moment: top of my playlist: Africa by Toto
have you ever had a cavity?: no
Window seat or aisle seats?: depends, maybe i'll blog about this when i have nothing to do
Ever met anyone famous?: quite a few!
Do you feel that you've had a truly successful life?: i'm satisfied but it can be better with ample effort.
Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?: do as the italians do
What is your fav. sport to play?: heh, is shopping a sport?
Basketball or football?: british football
when was the last time you went to the bathroom?: when i last showered on my birthday
Do you drive a stick?: to be politically correct, no
Cake or ice cream?: ice cream
Are you self-conscious?: very much
Do you like any of your close friends?: of course!
Have you ever given money to a bum?: no
Have you been in love?: no
Where do you wish you were?: surfers paradise/necker island
On myspace why is the 1st person on ur top 8 there?: myspace sucks.
Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?: no
Can you tango?: it takes two!
Last gift you received?: an EDT(cologne)
What occasion did you recieve your gift?: just a simple gift
Last thing you spent lots of money on?: my holiday trip
Where do you live?: singapore
Last wedding attended.: cousin's wedding - married at last! one more red packet for me, hehe =)
Favorite restaurant?: i love food... Warung 96 in Kuta, Bali is my current choice!
What is your favorite kind of car?: practically - bmw 5 sedan. a bentley continental is really amazing though
Most hated food(s): carrot/peas/cauliflower
Most loved food(s)?: almost everything!!!!! YUM YUM YUM
Can you sing?: i sound good in the bathroom
Person on your mind?: the people over at a educational institution
What's your least fav. chores?: packing my luggage.
Favorite drink?: Schweppes Lemonade! It goes "schtzzz"
Currently have a Crush?: nope
How long was your longest drive in a car?: 6 hours of mountainside unpaved road in china, not driven by me though
Why do you do Myspace surveys?: because i wish i have a life. hehe
Do you know who Nick Tyo is?: i have no time to research on Nick.

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Wednesday 1 October 2008

Oct 1: Bali Bali Bali!

What a boring and mundane week, managed to get many things done though.

Finally meeting up with @win for dinner this friday, it's been too long!!!
Still down with flu though. =(

Thursday 25 September 2008

Sep 25: TGIF... in 3 hours!

it has been such a tiring week...

one more week and it's salvation. cheers everyone!

Monday 22 September 2008

Sep 22: Take 2!


members of the elite — a select group of people with outstanding personal abilities, intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes — are those whose views on a matter are to be taken the most seriously or carry the most weigh.

sadly some of my dearest and most beloved friends are acquiring some of the negative traits of the "social class" above.

its tempting to say it's a waste, but I shall not and instead embrace it as a fact of life.

Sep 22: Time of my Life

Good Riddance(Time Of Your Life)

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 it's 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 it's right. 
I hope you had the time of your life. 

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right. 
I hope you had the time of your life. 

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right. 
I hope you had the time of your life.

Thursday 24 April 2008

Apr 24: Together in Electric Dreams

I only knew you for a while

I never saw your smile

'Til it was time to go

Time to go away (time to go away)

Sometimes it's hard to recognise

Love comes as a surprise

And it's too late

It's just too late to stay

Too late to stay


We`ll always be together

However far it seems

(Love never ends)

We`ll always be together

Together in Electric Dreams


Because the friendship that you gave

Has taught me to be brave

No matter where I go I`ll never find a better prize

(Find a better prize)

Though you're miles and miles away

I see you every day I don't have to try

I just close my eyes, I close my eyes


We'll always be together

However far it seems

(Love never ends)

We'll always be together

Together in Electric Dreams


This is pretty random as there aren't anything I'll like to hint, with the song. I think I'll dedicate it to all the friends, and acquaintances - treasure all our time together!



Cheers.

Wednesday 16 April 2008

Apr 16: Flu - bugger!


I caught the flu bug today. =(

Head(top) is heavy and I'm gonna go sleep somemore.


Cheers!

Monday 14 April 2008

Apr 13: Take Two.


I am finally back home!


I had an very inspiring dinner and coffee with @win.

Although the talk was great, questions surfaced...


What is it that I want in my life?


I probably have given almost everyone a view of what I want, but there are probably thousands of "answer" depending on my mood; weather of the day



I used to think that being attached will mean gaining the factors I lack in my life... however @win's sharing prompted a Q&A in my head and I believe it wont happen. Dammit!

Now I feel like I'm dreaming of a perfect world.


In a perfect world, there will be what I constantly seek and I definitely don't have those stuff. I guess we're in a world of 'dead fishes' and blood-sucking zombies.



So what's now?

Expect me to be hiding in a corner like before, constantly cracking my head to think about my life - pragmatism and realism.

Great relationships with family; friends; partner is simply... impossible - for now?


"A friend to everyone, is a friend to nobody."

Sunday 13 April 2008

Apr 13: Live from CSC.


Ello everyone!


I'm waiting for my tennis training to start. Just had lunch after an intense swimming class.



Picture taken of: Ahuakivi @ Easter Island, Netherlands


Friday 11 April 2008

Random: The cause of daydreaming and worries.

"Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires."


by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Apr 11: Across the world


My first mid-day post, I just realised.


I received a piece of amazing information over the phone a few days ago



Apparantly, a video with me is being broadcasted onboard 21 Star Cruises' and Norwegian Cruise Line International and America fleet's ships across the world.


I have no idea whether is it the one I shot with the entertainment staffs for broadcast on Channel U or did I subconsciously agree to another video shoot for the Group as I don't remember "dancing" on the Channel U video.


Well, next time you're onboard a Star Cruises' ship go watch the video that is played on the in-house TV located in every cabin.


And yes, I had a cameo part for Channel U's program 'Life As A...' when they were filming the Star Cruises episode featuring Joyce, an entertainment staff and her job scope + responsibilities.



Picture taken of: Colin Kerr, Fleet Cruise Director of Star Cruises Asia.

Thursday 10 April 2008

Apr 10: My Favourite Spot on Earth!

I wrote a post yesterday after bowling training. About an hour after the post was uploaded, I realised my phone was LOST!!!!


Dammit!


It's the first time I've lost something and losing a phone is real trouble! Not as bad as sha who lost her wallet (containing I/C) but the memory, email, text messages....


Oh well. Consolation is, I have a reason to buy the upcoming (in 60 days) 3G version of Apple iPhone.





Picture taken at: Northeast Scotland, United Kingdom

  

Wednesday 9 April 2008

Apr 9: Life is a moment in space

When the dream is gone... its a lonelier place.

Monday 7 April 2008

Apr 7: The glow of ruby

Who The Fuck Is Alice?

(Smokie)


Sally called when she got the word,

She said: "I suppose you've heard -

About Alice".

Well I rushed to the window,

And I looked outside,

But I could hardly believe my eyes -

As a big limousine rolled up

Into Alice's drive...


Oh, I don't know why she's leaving,

Or where she's gonna go,

I guess she's got her reasons,

But I just don't want to know,

'Cos for twenty-four years

I've been living next door to Alice.

Alice, who the fuck is Alice


Twenty-four years just waiting for a chance,

To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance,

Now I've got to get used to not living next door to Alice...

Alice, who the fuck is Alice


Grew up together,

Two kids in the park,

Carved our initials,

Deep in the bark,

Me and Alice.

Now she walks through the door,

With her head held high,

Just for a moment, I caught her eye,

As a big limousine pulled slowly

Out of Alice's drive.


Oh, I don't know why she's leaving,

Or where she's gonna go,

I guess she's got her reasons,

But I just don't want to know,

'Cos for twenty-four years

I've been living next door to Alice.

Alice, who the fuck is Alice


Twenty-four years just waiting for a chance,

To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance,

Now I gotta get used to not living next door to Alice...

Alice, who the fuck is Alice


Sally called back, asked how I felt,

She said: "I know how to help -

Get over Alice".

She said: "Now Alice is gone,

But I'm still here,

You know I've been waiting

For twenty-four years..."

And the big limousine disappeared...


I don't know why she's leaving,

Or where she's gonna go,

I guess she's got her reasons,

But I just don't want to know,

'Cos for twenty-four years

I've been living next door to Alice.

Alice, who the fuck is Alice


Twenty-four years just waiting for a chance,

To tell her how I feel, and maybe get a second glance,

But I'll never get used to not living next door to Alice...

Alice, who the fuck is Alice


Now I'll never get used to not living next door to Alice...



Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsrfovOPcjk



Well, it was a great day... I don't know how can I get so much satisfaction to just see someone, whom I'm not exactly attracted to.




Picture taken onboard: British Airways Concorde - BA1 LHR to JFK


Sunday 6 April 2008

Apr 6: Live from YCK!

Up and awake at such hour. How amazing!

Friday 4 April 2008

Apr 4: When you tell me that you love me


WHEN YOU TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME (Diana Ross)


I wanna call the stars

Down from the sky

I wanna live a day

That never dies

I wanna change the world

Only for you

All the impossible

I wanna do


I wanna hold you close

Under the rain

I wanna kiss your smile

And feel the pain

I know what's beautiful

Looking at you

In a world of lies

You are the truth


And baby

Everytime you touch me

I become a hero

I'll make you safe

No matter where you are

And bring you

Everything you ask for

Nothing is above me

I'm shining like a candle in the dark

When you tell me that you love me


I wanna make you see

Just what I was

Show you the loneliness

And what it does

You walked into my life

To stop my tears

Everything's easy now

I have you here


And baby

Everytime you touch me

I become a hero

I'll make you safe

No matter where you are

And bring you

Everything you ask for

Nothing is above me

I'm shining like a candle in the dark

When you tell me that you love me


In a world without you

I would always hunger

All I need is your love to make me stronger


And baby

Everytime you touch me

I become a hero

I'll make you safe

No matter where you are

And bring you

Everything you ask for

Nothing is above me

I'm shining like a candle in the dark

When you tell me that you love me


You love me

When you tell me that you love me


One of my favourite songs and I've been singing this around today.


Well, what I've been "hoping" for ain't gonna happen, I guess...

Thursday 3 April 2008

Apr 3: Drenched skinny chicken


Damn rain which started 5 minutes before I was about to leave for home


Damn SBS Transit whose crinky-cranky bus broke down today.


Damn brain, constantly thinking about irrelevent things today.




And yes, I was drenched, like a chicken.



Picture taken at: St. Maarten, Netherlands

Wednesday 2 April 2008

Apr 2: Mysterious Ruby... & Smile


I see a mysterious ruby stealing glances - staring in fact, which makes me wonder: is this "THE" time?


I certainly hope so...!

Tuesday 1 April 2008

Random: On the marker... Literally!

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, martini in one hand and a bar of chocolate in the other, loudly proclaiming: Son of a Bitch! What a Ride!"


Not a joke for April's Fool...

Monday 31 March 2008

Random: Life, as a journey...

The sun is down, but the train isn't there.