Tuesday, January 30, 2007

I'm a Porsche 911!



You have a classic style, but you're up-to-date with the latest technology. You're ambitious, competitive, and you love to win. Performance, precision, and prestige - you're one of the elite,and you know it.


Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.



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Song of the Day

Monday, January 29, 2007

Holidays r Over

Christmas celebration .. Done
New Year celebration .. Done
Taiwan Trip / Wedding .. Done
Birthday celebration .. Done
Wisdom teeth surgery .. Done
Leave till ORD .. None

Thinking back, did I really enjoy myself ? ..Not really
Could it have been better ? ..Not really
I'm expecting too much then ? ..Probably
Maybe, I should learn to be more contended like most.

The last weekend was unfulfilling and with just a couple of trips made to Plaza and then the Gym - to gawk at women and to lose my excess; followed by a Sunday Guard duty. I must have over exerted myself on the weights that both my arms ached so bad that I had difficulty typing this. ..Did I mention abuot the fever just?

Doubts of attending NTU ENG escalates as each day draws closer towards August.
Is this really the path I choose ? To graduate, to work, to live my life..
But for now, its just great to hear familiar old voices of my poly mates arranging to go for the medical together.

Last but never least, I have two bosses now. A MWO as the OC and a 2WO as CSM. The former seems to like me (hence, more responsibility) and I havn't met the latter yet. Things r just gonna get tougher from now on. Heck.. 4 more months to ORD !

Friday, January 26, 2007

Birthday Bash

Here it is ! Our mini celebration last weekend.
The pictures long been overdue but nevertheless, an unforgettable one.
Pizzas, Chocolate Cake and Quekie's rare appearance.
..too bad there ain't booze :P




Cake Closeup



More on flickr..
..Why no group shot ??

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

My *virgin* attempt at uploading via Youtube..
Its just a mix of stupid videos taken in class and also another for a project.
What you see in the video is what I did in class .. back then ;)

Credits to Daniel for compiling the video

Tuesday, January 23, 2007



..So much for using my account to bio girls. -_-"

Pls remember to turn my "anonymous mode" on next time .

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update of my wisdoms on 23/01/07:
Recovering fast.. bleeding's stopped.
Had mee pok for lunch , steamed chicken rice/w mushroom for dinner and ice latte for supper. However the rate of consumption is halfed as only my left side of teeth is used (and the ride side not well* brushed). My chewing method is a bit spastic too, pls refrain from any form of mockery

Monday, January 22, 2007

My Wisdoms



Today marks the day I lose my 2 precious wisdoms..
And I'v given them a name each for identity purpose.
From left : The BFG.. and Pikachu

I have got at least 6 jabs of anesthetics cos 3 hrs have passed.. and the area's still numb. The operation ended swiftly within 10-15 mins. The only pain comes from the anesthetic needles but the extraction process felt rather inhumane too.. I could feel the drilling vibrations and the dentist forcing the tooth out with pliers.

Right now its still bleeding and the anesthetics is wearing off. Will return on monday to have my stitches undone.

Update as of 6.20pm :
I must have passed out on my bed due to excessive loss of blood. Woke up and there's still minor bleeding.. argh

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Quote of the week:

I'm not concerned whether they(singaporeans) are won over or not won over. The GST hike, taken in context of the kind of economy that we're going into is necessary
-- MM LKY

..the Grandaddy of us all has spoken

Saturday, January 20, 2007

pizza calculations

Pizza Hut:

12" x 2 -> (3.142*6*6)*2 = 226.2 sq"
9" x 3 -> (3.142*4.5*4.5)*3 = 190.9 sq"

Pay $32 gives you 226.2 sq"
Pay $30 gives you 190.9 sq"

That translates to :
226.2/32 = 7.07 sq" per $1 (2 pizza varieties)
190.9/30 = 6.36 sq" per $1 (3 pizza varieties)

Oishi Pizza:
14" x 1 -> 3.142 *7*7 = 154 sq"

154/$36 = 4.28 sq" per $1


Rocky's Pizza:
16" x 1 -> 3.142*8*8 = 201.1 sq"

201.1/$25.40 = 7.92 sq" per $1

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That should suffice the calculations part..
now for the decisions..

on another note, just found this in my fridge

Goes well with coffee and vodka ~

Friday, January 19, 2007

Night at Oosh

Last night was supposed to be a reunion with my camp mates (all of which have ORDed except for yours sincerely) and also a concurrent mini birthday celebration for me.

These group of mates are what I would like to associate with the word Posh - the kinda money no frills mentality. Take for instance our venue @ Dempsey Road, situated on a piece of old british camp opposite the Botanical Gardens. The nearest bustop is at least 10 minutes drive away. Now known as Tanglin Village, its a chain of wine and dine spots situated beside a golf course. The bar we headed for , call Oosh had a great atmosphere with all the lightings, sofas, glass partitions and did I mention small ponds and fountains.

http://www.tanglinvillage.com.sg/highlights.htm

The crowd mostly consisted of expats and white collared locals of at least 10 years senior to us. The service was sub par as they couldn't remember what each of us ordered and the waitress had problems taking our orders insisting we point at what was witten off the menu. The Band was alright but it was too loud for us to make conversations ; so we left for One Rochester after we're done with dinner.

Anyway back to my point. What was supposed to be a gathering of camp mates felt like work partners in 10-20 years time. Talks of future and investments sounded alien to me, and WenPiao (Ironic, given the position his dad is currently holding) Unlike the typical people of our age.. these mates seemed to have their path all mapped out and the games they play are local blue chip stocks and US auctions ,whatever that is..

Not that I favored hanging out with such people, it was pretty stressful in fact, given that I'm a total newbie in such field, and the food and beverage punched a hole in my wallet. What proved beneficial was that it served as a reminder how much I've lagged behind them and its about time I start doing somethin useful..

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Happy birthday to me

I asked my mum a couple of days ago whats she's got installed for my 23rd birthday ..
A TAG , a D40, or ..at least celebrate over a festy meal.

She replied without even a slight doubt
"You live each day as if its your birthday already still need celebrate ?"

My mouth was muffled. I didn't know what to say..
Though meant as a sarcastic comment to be slapped in my face, I'm actually glad to hear that

Its like, why emphasize on Valentine's day
..when u can celebrate it with ur loved ones everyday.
U don't need to wait till the occasion to present flowers do ya?

And isn't that what life is all about ?
To be happy ; To make the best of each day as it comes

***

I went for range again yesterday, probably for the last time in my national service.
The day shoot was pretty screwed up with 3 of my 6 members having IAs and leftover rounds.
We needed a miracle to attain marksmen for the night nightshoot with each member not missing more than 1 outta 15 shots. And the miracle did happen

.. BARELY

Once again.. outta 180 bullets .. we attained a score of 143/180
if any member did strike down 1 more target..
$1200 wouldve been ours

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A friend I have known for barely a year has given me not one, but 2 birthday gifts..
Surely, my buddies since Secondary can do better..? :p

Monday, January 15, 2007



.. Thanks~

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Taiwan Pics~

Finally, a fraction of the pics I took in Taiwan thats been long due..
Plus a few more upsized pics on my Flickr photostream ->


Me
My relatives

Taipei 101

Shilin hawker stall

Horizon at Dusk

supper

Its always good to have a friend to talk to.. over supper especially
to share experiences from the past and expectations for the future
and to laugh and divert you off current matters that bothered

***

Will find time to post some pics from Taiwan tmr
..mostly the ones that made me gain a hefty 2kg in 7 days

and now, an old familiar song by Suede

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

in taiwan

Iv been stuffing myself over the last 4 days, or should I say people's been stuffing me ..
said I'm too skinny etc..
I must have already gained at least a kilogram already.
weekend was packed with wedding activities..



and I did some techno shopping yesterday, bought a 2Gb thumbdrive for $38
My camera's batt is dead. Thoughts of replacing it with a D40 crossed my mind.. too bad its like $50 more ex here.. so I'm gonna rely on my cousin's cam for now - Canon Ixus 800is.. not too shabby but nowhere close to a dslr

this is what I had last night.. Korean bbq

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Bye Sio~



Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Tis a mix bag of feelings today .. more of the bitterness though..

I made my return to camp after a long absence and its nice to see everyone back again, smiling at familiar faces as I strolled along the 2nd storey corridor and exchanging of new year greetings. However bad news immediately precedes ..

"CSM's gonna post out next week"

The posting has long been planned, but few would've thought it'll be so abrupt, thats me included. On one hand I'm sad to see him leave, on the other I'm glad that he's finally spared off these misery.

He's vocation is a combat infantry, but what he does in the brigade is plain Saikang (which I'm not spared of either)..unlike most of his peers. As a combatant soldier who's been enlisted in the army for 20 years, he doesn't deserve to just take care of the admin area when outfield. That includes setting up tables/benches, tents, corn wires, and shitholes. Yes you read it right.. A 40 year old Warrant Officer digging shitholes with his men. Thats what stood him out from the rest of the Cyclops (eye power~) ; Thats what shut me up from complaining about the stuff I do; Thats what earned my respect , and most of his other men who's disappointed to see him leave.

Not forgetting the times when I got fucked by him. Once, at the end of a 3 day outfield I asked for a day off , seeing that he's already given it to his other men.To the least of my expectation, he gave an immediate "NO" followed by a lecture which I'd remembered till now ..

"Do things, Don't expect reward. If I think u deserve it, then I will give it to u."

Now that he's going BMTC, the level of regimentation in schools will definitely suit him more. And he'll gain back his pride and recognition, for giving these enlistees their first taste of national slavery and grooming (..or fucking) them till they they pass out as fine soldiers.