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Buying my own property

2012-01-30T00:08:00.005+08:00

As some of you may already know that I've recently shifted to the city area with my family as mum has rented out our house in the east. Our current place is ok, its convenience but no matter what its still not my own house. FINALLY I am buying my very 1st property... and it's a penthouse. It's beautiful but it's rather expensive.... and I gotta pay very soon (few days time). Mum offered to help me, but I guess (maybe) I can still afford it with a bit of struggling to make ends meet every month. =P

What I love about penthouse.
1) Huge enough for my future wife, children, and friends
2) I can even suntan at my own house.
3) Nice view
4) Windy
5) High up, above the rest

My new laptop ASUS Zenbook UX21E

2011-12-16T17:24:00.008+08:00

My new laptop from ASUS. I think it is damn cool, very light, thin and stylish.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Recent conference/journal publications

2011-12-10T09:18:00.005+08:00

My recent accepted international conference and journal publications

Jimmy A. Lee, K.-C Yow, and I. Kumazawa: A Robust Image Retrieval System for Mobile Guide Applications. In International Journal of Intelligent Systems (IJIS), pages unknown, 2012.
Abstract:
We describe the prototype of an image retrieval system used for mobile guide applications. It allows users to send image queries of urban scenes using camera phones. The system uses a database of views of scenes to determine the poses of query views provided by the users. Information are then mapped onto the query views. Our approach is based on a fully affine invariant descriptor, coined PRIUS, which can identify corresponding building facades across widely separated views despite the highly repetitive nature of the man-made environments. The system is substantiated by experiments which show that our approach outperforms the state-of-the-art approaches such as SIFT and MSER in image retrieval.

Y. Li, A. Guo, Jimmy A. Lee, Y. Gao and Y.-L. Ling: Visual Interactive and Location Activated Mobile Learning. In Proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education (WMUTE), pages unknown, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan, March 2012.
Abstract:
In this paper we proposed an application on smart phones for interactive mobile learning. Image recognition technology is used to link physical objects seen through the camera to relevant virtual knowledge. Through the built-in camera on the smart phone, visual interactive learning can be realized. With the GPS sensor, location activated learning is also possible. Combining both the camera and the GPS sensor on the phone, multimedia contents can either be activated by snapping a picture from a real world object or entering a predefined geographical area. This makes the learning process more interesting and intuitive. A web portal is developed for teachers to create the learning trails for different learning objectives. The mobile apps are also developed for iOS and Android platforms. A trial was conducted with school teachers and students and positive feedbacks are obtained.

For full articles, you will have to purchase it from the respective body due to copyright issue. Thanks.

Auntie Jen left us today

2011-11-25T23:59:00.002+08:00

Auntie Jen left us less than an hour ago today. She was fighting cancer for years. I feel really really sad as she is one of the nicest aunts I have. Why do many of the people tat i like jus left me one by one?

4th November

2011-11-04T00:03:00.003+08:00

Sorry for "MIAing" for quite a while. I'm good, jus too lazy sometimes to blog here. What am I busy with? Hmm... last week was busy preparing for an exhibition, and preparing for a talk (as an invited speaker) in NTU. Mum was interested in a house and i had to accompany her to meet the agent and the owner several times, and maybe this weekend too. House is getting bigger and bigger, but people in the house are getting lesser and lesser. Sister has moved out, I've not seen her for quite a while too.

The coming Monday is a public holiday, I hereby wish everyone of you happy and healthy, enjoy the holiday.

快乐

2011-10-22T08:30:00.002+08:00

在这个世界上，最难找的不是钱，而是快乐。

Fun weekend

2011-09-26T21:33:00.003+08:00

Last weekend i met up with some old friends who i had not seen for ages, e.g. Tom, Zhui, Andrew, Lim, Keng, Simon, etc. Really jolly to see them again. Reached home in the middle of the night, extremely tired but enjoyed myself.

Work trip at Sentosa

2011-09-26T18:18:00.007+08:00

We have a project at Sentosa, working on a new technology to be used in one of the existing systems in Sentosa. Therefore today we ran an errand there for a couple of hours. I'm officially a scientist in Singapore, it sounds kinda geek but yeah i'm used to it by now, people gave me a "wow" funny responses or an awkward look when they saw my namecard.

Sentosa is so cool, i always like it there.

People jus dun understand

2011-09-19T21:32:00.002+08:00

A friend (not disclosing name) asked me for a loan of S$1000, and it wasn't the first time. I wanna let him learn to earn his own money, so i asked him to help me buy something from JB and I would pay him the transportation + S$1000 (as a token of reward or salary). He got the money, but he's now blaming me and commented in his blog abt me not lending him the money and made him work for it by travelling all the way to JB, etc. Its really so unfair to me. Do ya reckon its worth S$1000 to pay someone to go nearby to help me buy something not even cost more than S$200? It was a really simple job. I was jus trying to help him, let him get the money easily instead of borrowing and has to pay back later. Why people are so brainless sometimes and jus 不明白我的苦心? It reminds me of the gal i really loved and i was doing everything i could to help her, even to sacrifice myself, but in the end she said i was trying to harm her. It really upsets me alot. So anyway I jus wanna say sorry if ya think the S$1000 to make ya spent a few hours to earn it was too difficult or too little, my fault.

Batam trip

2011-09-19T02:50:00.005+08:00

My 1st batam trip during the weekend. The scenery was pretty awesome, people were extremely friendly and nice too. Didn't really buy anything beside food, so shopping wasn't that fantastic for me. I stayed in this cabana suit, hmmm.... rather huge but to me it didn't make much difference from the normal hotel room.

Cabana suit

Hahaa... tats hilarious - Batam man!!!

Mooncakes

2011-09-11T01:25:00.006+08:00

Been havin' lotsa diff mooncakes at home lately. One of the better ones is the Tung Lok's mooncake recommended by mum, which she claimed to be one of the best.

SAFRA Singapore Bay Run

2011-09-04T14:49:00.002+08:00

My first long distance after stopping and recovering from those injuries. Completed 21km in 1hr56mins, not too bad! Quite few friends were there too, we all made it. =)

思恋

2011-08-24T21:23:00.006+08:00

突然想起了我不应该想起的事，不应该想起的地方，不应该想起的她。难道这就叫着思恋吗? 今天听到了这首歌，也不知怎么得就想起了她。

Commercial video

2011-08-07T17:32:00.001+08:00

I am in a commercial video for one of our company products. Spent lotsa time doing the shots, even the weekend, but i enjoyed it with the awesome people. I can't disclose the product and entire video yet due to legal issue. But i will jus show a short clip (small part in the video). I find it pretty fun.

Aug 4th

2011-08-04T00:02:00.010+08:00

Another month passed. Work was awesome, I enjoyed it so far. Yesterday I was asked to take part in a commercial video to advertise one of our products. I will be in the video and it has to include my voice throughout to advertise the product and usage. i find it pretty fun and hilarious. =)

Visited Nursing home

2011-07-30T22:58:00.002+08:00

Early morning we visited Ade's grandma at the nursing home or so called old age care centre. 2nd time of the week we visited, and although the place is a little old, it gave us a feelin' of love and compassion. We are probably going again tomorrow.

The old folks are really friendly, I don't mind visiting them once a week. Initially Ade experienced lotsa grief and loss when her grandma had to leave their family and move into a nursing home. The major reason for sending her to a nursing home is that her health is poor, requiring nursing care that is not available to her at home. But now Ade feels better since she visits her pretty often, and knowing tat she is well taken care of there.

This woman is really nice, she was helpin' the staff to do some work. i was chattin' with her for a while.

Meeting at NUH

2011-07-18T20:34:00.002+08:00

This afternoon we rushed to NUH to meet Dr Chong and Prof Lee for a meeting on this new medical technology. I did a presentation on tat, and we all love this new technology (sorry i can't disclose it).... can't wait to start working on it. But i reckon technology like this is important, it helps the patients and the needy.... ya will feel a sense of satisfaction after.

Perlyn's wedding

2011-07-10T22:03:00.004+08:00

Was busy with Perlyn's wedding today. Took quite lotsa pics with the people, but the pics are not with me. May upload later on.

8 flavoured xiao long bao

2011-07-10T21:37:00.004+08:00

Yesterday had the 8 flavoured xiao long bao for supper. Hmmm... not too bad, but the flavoured were not that strong and obvious enough.

Elton John Las Vegas concert

2011-07-03T11:30:00.002+08:00

We (Chris, ZL, me and few more) will be visiting Vegas for Elton John's concert. Do feel free to join us if anyone of ya are free. The timetable is as below. The concerts are mainly in late Sept and early Oct. See ya there!

http://www.ticketsmore.com/elton-john-tickets/las-vegas-nv-Caesars-Palace--Colosseum-9-28-2011.html

Scientist position

2011-06-27T23:52:00.004+08:00

Recently I've been slacking, travelling, and helping out mum and uncle sometimes. The life is rather relaxing and jolly.

I am being offered a "Scientist" position. This appointment/name sounds cool. The pay is about double of my previous pay, or more if I didn't calculate wrongly. I almost couldn't believe it... not sure why this organization/team
is giving me such a good offer. The benefits are really good too. Hmmmm.... wat should I do???

Mum is ok with watever decision I made. She is more concerned about me agreeing to buy the property she recommended. But I really jus wish to buy a small apartment of my own.... I don't need a huge one. I don't understand why old people like huge houses.

Vina performed in Jarkata last week, she said it was quite bad, she made some mistakes. Hmm... Who doesn't make mistake? Work harder next time, dun think abt it for now. =)

Does it hurt??

2011-06-27T23:31:00.003+08:00

My toes were bleeding quite badly, now better. Pain in the chest and shoulder too. I am still alive. Some awesome friends were asking me "does it hurt?" Hahaaa... hmmm.... wat ya think?? =) But maybe I am numb, used to it by now... no worries.

Ade on Piano Part 2

2011-06-27T23:21:00.002+08:00

She really can play...

Memory (piano)

2011-06-19T10:42:00.003+08:00

Memory (short piano recorded)

In life there are lotsa memories. They are like photographs in our minds that have left an indelible imprint in our minds and hearts forever. There were simple times in our life and there are moments now when we wish we could go back to.

最爱的人伤我最深

2011-06-14T09:29:00.001+08:00

I will not be blogging for the time being, or at least for a period of time. Do feel free to drop me a msg here (tagboard) or through email. I will reply as soon as I see it. Thanks and take care.

The person you loved most in your life

2011-06-13T09:03:00.003+08:00

"It seems tat all my friends really care, trust and understand me alot. I am a very fortunate person. Everyone in this planet is hoping to be trusted and loved, especially from the person he loves most in his life. He would be very hurt and saddened if she doesn't understand and trust him, or even insulted him. If he really love her, he would let her go, let her has her happiness, and slowly walk away from her life... never see her again. He very much want her to be happy too."

Jus a causal chat with some friends yesterday. We also discussed abt how to tell if a gal really love you.

God brought her here

2011-06-11T23:52:00.002+08:00

I was not feelin' too well this mornin'. Ade came to visit me at my place, really glad to have her with me. She played the electric piano (88 keys professional type) in my room, i was really surprised she can play the piano too. Hmmm... she learnt before but had not been playin' for ages, so was a little rusty, but still not too bad though. All these months if not bcos of her accompany, i would have broken down long ago. =( I really wanna thank God for bringing this kind Angel to me.

I got a gift today, an Amani Exchange belt. I like it, thanks...

She has also lot of bible stories to share, really interesting.

Sunday's gatherin'

2011-06-11T06:29:00.005+08:00

Ok as some of ya might know Chris has a gathering this Sunday at his place. Its for the discussion of the xmas performance (in JB). I really dunno who are the invited ones, so please dun ask me. I just received the email too. But of cos ya can jus go with me tomorrow if ya wan. Dinner provided. This time i heard i will be teaming up with 3 other mates for a "say yes" performance. Yes we have ever performed tat before so its not something "wow" or new. Anyway we have few months to prepare. We will also have a short trial and rehearsal on Sunday. As usual please do not bring any camera, ya know Chris... he's very strict. See ya on Sunday.

Say Yes

Farewell at work

2011-06-11T06:04:00.004+08:00

Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things to do. My last day at work yesterday, some of the colleagues are really nice... i really wanna rem them forever. Supposed to have a farewell dinner with few of them, but i wasn't feeling too well so cancelled it.

A gift from Y.Fan.

This farewell card is really touching. It wrote "Its very sad tat ya're leavin' today. I still rem the 1st day ya reported to work and sat beside me.... ..... .... .....
Finally, i've to say goodbye, just wish ya keep yr charming smile and all the best!
Your "boss" YF.

Another gift from Zhang. Hahaa... i like tat, didn't know there's ice milo in packet. =)

I've other farewell emails from other awesome colleagues, like Alfred, Anna, Diana, etc. Again i would like to wish each and every one of them the very best in their future endeavors. I am officially jobless from now. =)

6 'Nots'

2011-06-10T23:32:00.008+08:00

Not referring to anyone, just something tat crossed my mind.

1) Stop calling me one by one and ask me abt this Sunday's gathering. I really really really... have no idea. I've not gotten any invitation yet too!!

2) I am not a prince. I am just a jobless man... not too poor, not rich too!!

3) I have never played with someone's feeling, I am not a playboy!! I have never treated someone as a pros, I felt very hurt when i heard tat!!!

4) I have never wanted to harm someone, I am not so free!!!! Anyway i am not around anymore, be happy!!

5) I am not batman!!! I don't like bat too!!!!

6) I didn't invite/ask you to join the gathering/dinner becos i wasn't the one who organized, and it was really for your own good!!!

WARNING!

2011-06-10T19:30:00.003+08:00

Warning: If anyone dares to hurt/threaten/confront any of my friends, I WON'T let you off. I don't care how "black" you are, how many "brothers" you have, if i find out i will deal with you, try me!!!!!

I am very hurt today, and I can't write it here though!!! I can't believe this!!!!

披着羊皮的狼

2011-06-09T23:18:00.005+08:00

Today few of my friends were talking about this mutual guy friend, and one of them named him as a 披着羊皮的狼. He looks decent. He did alot of things behind my back which he thought i don't know. He told me he read my blog, and i guess he read my emails too. I am not sure how he hacked into my email account. He knew everything abt me, who I emailed, etc. This is really scary, not sure why he wanna do all these, maybe too free? On the other hand, he is still trying to be nice to me, telling me he wanna be my gd friend, etc. Tats really scary!!!!!!!

Got another bike

2011-06-08T23:59:00.006+08:00

I bought another bike at the total cost of S$6829. Dennis who knows the boss managed to get a little discount for me. Anyway i can only receive the bike in about a month time. This will be my first time riding a titanium bike. Many of my friends (e.g. Ade, Keng, Xue, Sharon, James, Ming, Zhangli, Lim, Andrew) were commenting tat the bike is too expensive. Ade warned me "Make sure you will ride it for at least 10 years". Hahaa... she knows few days ago i've sold one of my bikes at a big loss after riding it for just 6 times... it looked like brand new!!!
The recipt:

Rehearsal was cool, i was late again!! =( Sorry ppl. Tired.... gotta work tomorrow, turning in now... gdnite everyone.

Gifts from Malacca

2011-06-08T00:36:00.003+08:00

See wat Ade got me from Malacca. I was really surprised and touched, thank ya so much. The bags were like rather heavy for her to carry all the way back to Singapore.

Ok tomorrow i am on work leave, so much things to do. Morning i've training for my run, afternoon going with some friends to get this bike which costs ~S$7000 depending how the negotiation works. Evenin' rehearsal, then supper after.

週末を超えています

2011-06-05T10:01:00.006+08:00

Weekend jus past (soon) like in a blink of the eyes. Ade has gone oversea, i should have followed and apply for leaves for Mon and Tue since i've nothin' much on this weekend. My family stayed in the new place yesterday so i was alone, and later i stayed out too in a hotel. I met up with two old friends for not one, but lotsa drinks last night near where i was staying, had a gd time chattin' with them. We played some guessing games, the loser drinks, was really hilarious!! Maybe i could post some of them here later, e.g. wat is my favorite food, etc. Think we were quite drunk after, dun rem... too tired!

Wat i'm gonna do for today?
I rushed back home in the morning for an appt to sell my bike. I used it for less than 10 times and selling it in a loss of 50%. I've too many bikes at home and i'm gettin' another one soon, one tat is few times more expensive than the one i'm selling... hahaa. Biking is an expensive sport! And today I'm again being invited to become another reviewer for an international journal committee. I feel honored, and so officially I'm the reviewer for a total of 4 international journal committees.... tat means I'll be more busy from now!! I've some papers in hand to review, will try do it today!!!

Next month or Aug: Climbing Mt Kinabalu
Some friends and I are planning to climb Mt Kinabalu next month or so. I'm pulling Ade, CY and his gf, Xing, Jeff, ... along with me. Dun worry i heard its not tat difficult to reach the peak, it takes less than a day. Lets do it together! Anyone interested pls let me know.

2nd June 2011

2011-06-02T23:05:00.004+08:00

Thinkin' a day is so far away then in a blink of an eye the day jus passed. Had a long exit interview today although it wasn't my last day. Some common ques... e.g.
1) Wats your plan after this?
2) Any improvements ya could suggest?
3) Any one or thing ya are not too happy abt?
4) Would ya change your mind or wanna stay another 2 months or so?
5) .... ....
.... ....
.... ....
To be honest I totally haf no idea abt my future plan, etc. I will be a poor jobless bedman (not batman) after, struggling in poverty. Can any of ya lend me some money from next month onwards?? Xue yes you you you... can you lend me some gold??? Hahaa... in average I spend abt S$3000-5000 every month. =) OK I will be jobless soon. But nothing beats being able to wake up at noon, have a relaxing afternoon swim, and lunch for more than an hour on weekdays. Everyday feels like a FRIDAY (I love Friday)! This is awesomeness!!

I suspect my mailbox has been traced/hacked. Hmm... i won't blame whoever doing tat, i understand. Anyway today i was rather busy, i wanna complete the 4 reports before i leave the team, so tat i won't leave any extra/unfinished work to my colleague after leavin'. I left workplace at 6, rushed home to change and went to rehearsal. I was late sooo.... lotsa eyes were staring at me when i reached... hahaa. Ok sorry people. I received a gift from Ade, CHOCOLATES. I love chocolates, i dun eat sweets though. Ade mentioned several times abt kisses and i didn't understand her. Now i know wat she meant. Yes i saw the "Hershey's kisses". Thanks Ade, i will give ya a virtual kiss now. =O

Ok many people have been asking abt my bleeding nose these few days. Hmm... it didn't bleed today, and i've seen Dr Tan (Mum's gd friend) days ago. I've been referred to specialist in the hospital this coming weekend. Don't worry abt me, i will be fine. To be frank, i'm not afraid or worried at all. Maybe in this world there's nothin' matters to me anymore. Wat hurt me most is my gd friend who told me he's waiting to see me break down. Daniel, ya dun have to wait, i've broken down as ya should know. Injured nose, leg, shoulder, and hand. Are ya feelin' better knowin' tat?

Aching everywhere

2011-05-30T21:33:00.005+08:00

I'm aching everywhere, would really like to thank Xue, Ade, Mummy, Bryan, and Ming for taking care/helping me these two days. =) Today I met up with a friend at One Raffles Quay for lunch sushi, the one i went with kitty. I went to Marina Bay Sands after, one of my favorite places to hangout. A day jus passed like this... so fast.

I would also like to thank those tat called and msged me sending their regards. I am perfectly fine. I will see ya all soon. =)

A day of exhaustion

2011-05-29T12:03:00.007+08:00

Yesterday i had two events, boxing in the morning and evening 42km marathon. I'm really fortunate to have some awesome friends who are always there to support me, thank ya very much ppl. i didn't give up no matter how worn-out i was bcos i knew i had these awesome ppl there to support me. I hurt my nose a little and it was bleeding inside. No time to see doc yesterday, will go later.

Sundown 42km marathon was cool, went with some friends. But i was really tired even before the run. James cldn't attend in the last min due to ankle injury.

My nose was bleeding again during the 33km. My towel was like red, so gross. The staff stopped me and asked if i wld like to fall out. Of course i wun wanna give up at tat time, i was only 9km away to the finishing line. Had a tough fight with Dennis. We overtook each other many times throughout the 42km. In the last 4km, he overtook me and ran all the way to the finishing line. I lost to him by 2mins+. BUT he was like almost dead after the run. He couldn't hold his breath, heart pain and even his face was cramped. I was soooo... worried and went to look for the first aids post. The ambulance came right after. Thank God tat he is fine now... i almost lost a buddy. it was partially my fault. =(

死ぬほど辛いタイラーメンfor dinner

2011-05-24T21:38:00.002+08:00

Had a very spicy dinner today... HOT!! And I am really fuming today!!!
1) I received several calls and smses today asking abt my hands. Someone mentioned tat my hands were shivering on my tagboard here. YES I admit tat for the past few weeks my hands were shivering or shaking or some of ya call it tremoring. The main reason is becos of over workout, and a slight injury. PLEASE do not mention smthing like this here again. Ya know it well tat i've a match next week, how ya reckon the opponent wld feel when he read/know abt this? It will boost his morale and confidence. And it wld also make some of my friends worry for nothing. I am perfectly fine.

2) Why were ya guys arguing on my tagboard here again?? Come on, its jus a friendly match and I will be fine. If i have to lose so badly till i've to crawl back home, jus let it be! Daniel, ya should know me pretty well, I'm not afraid of anything, I am not afraid to lose too!!! I've a race next week too, a S$800 race. I believe i'll lose due to some injuries, but it doesn't really matter... i somehow dun wish to win too. =)

3) Cat msged me today and asked me to be her live pianist+sing on her birthday party. She even wrote "I can pay you hourly". Come on!!! I am not a part-time entertainer!!! Ok I admit tat I do receive some cash for each of my performance, but i do tat bcos i enjoy being with these people, not really bcos of the money!!!!! So please understand tat, thanks.

HOT ANGRY BIRD!!! (Edited by MingMing) =)

Wed 18th May

2011-05-18T23:01:00.000+08:00

After the long long... weekend, this morning gotta wake up early and back to work. Counting down to my last day of work before I officially become jobless and poor. =P So next month who is gonna pay for my heavy credit card's bills? Hahaa... dun worry... jus kiddin' (jus in case all my friends run away from me next month)!!

Left office rather early, got rehearsal today. Sooooooo.... tired... jus back home. Gonna turn in soon, gdnite people.

Late dinner at Marina Bay Sands

2011-05-15T02:14:00.005+08:00

Our little princess Xue finished her exam, i brought her to Marina Bay Sands for dinner. I was abit late so i called it late dinner, started abt 9pm. Its on the 57 floor (SkyPark) which the view there is magnificent. I ordered a bottle of champaign to celebrate for her but ended up i finished most of it by myself. =P The food were good, we both like it. The price was not too bad either, abt S$600+ for two including the S$200 champaign. We stayed and walked around till 12am+, i drove so it was alright, sent her home after. Congratulation Xue, enjoy your holiday. =)

Back home, still sober (not drunk). =)

你不在

2011-05-14T18:49:00.003+08:00

Last few days at ktv I heard Jonathan sing this song "你不在", was really cool. Tat was the first time i heard this song. Jus wanna share with ya guys. I'm beginning to like the songs from this guy "Lee Hom".

I like the lyrics too, try to type out some of the lyrics:

当世界只剩下这床头灯
。。。。
我侧身感到你在转身
无数陌生人正在等下一个绿灯
。。。。
如果渴望一个吻的余温
我关了灯黑暗把我拼吞
。。。。
。。。。
你不在当我最需要爱你却不在
无尽等待像独白般难挨
你不在高兴还是悲哀你都不在
我受了伤在偷偷好起来
但你不在不在
。。。。
。。。。

Tagboard is back

2011-05-12T21:12:00.000+08:00

I decided to have the tagboard back after several requests from friends. However I hardly have time to maintain it e.g. from spams, rude comments, etc. Xue promised to help me maintain it since she is more active here than i do. =) She has my password and will be deleting watever msgs she thinks are not right. Hmm... and pls do not drop me too much ques here, i don't check my tagboard tat often. Thanks.

Late and late...

2011-05-11T23:29:00.001+08:00

Today i submitted the letter and dunno why one of my colleagues was like soooo... happy... hahaa. I told him "Hey i've not found a greener pasture, wat so happy abt?" Its gd to see people happy, i dun mind even if i've to go. =) I'm looking out for flight to Aust, I miss Ben, Gaetan, Jennifer, June, Beatrice, etc.

Yesterday i was working in the office until ZL called me at 7.30pm and uttered tat she had reached my place for practise. I rushed home and was like an hour late. Today is Jonathan's birthday and he booked a KTV room and i was late for abt an hour again. =P I went home and change so it took me quite a while to reach the venue. Sorry everyone!! Chris, James, ZL, Joanne, Andy, etc... everyone was there too. We find it alittle bizarre to see each other at KTV... haha. Usually we play our own musical instruments and do not need to go KTV. Anyway i did enjoy myself, didn't drink too much and didn't stay too long, left rather early.

Btw recently friends around me were talking abt charity/social work. Usually each of us has a small amount of pay ($300-1200) for our performances, but we are contributing all to charity this time. Furthermore, Ade has been suggesting to me abt some volunteering/social work opportunities, and I've agreed to go with her. I hope i can help make a difference in people's lives too. =)

I've injuries everywhere, and tonight i tried and i could only do 2 pull-ups. My shoulder still hurts so much. =( Maybe i should stop the boxing training for a week or two, i'm not a robot. In abt 2 weeks time its my 42km sundown marathon, and i'm not ready for it yet, sigh.

是否一颗星星变了心

2011-05-09T23:34:00.004+08:00

Today i heard a song at a shop, i performed this song three times since Uni, time flies... i almost dun rem this song. I like this part of the lyrics: 是否一颗星星变了心从前的愿望也全都被抛弃.

My poor little boy

2011-05-09T23:11:00.004+08:00

My poor little dada fell from the bicycle during the weekend when he was cycling at the park with his dad. I feel so sorry and heart pain!! He's soooo... cute, when i asked him if he did go see a doc, he answered "Cannot, no use, cannot take out!" Hahaaa.... i didn't understand him initially.

I love the weekend...

2011-05-08T11:31:00.009+08:00

I enjoyed the weekend soooooooooooooooooooo.... much. Had my swim, boxing, midnight cycling, run (later), favorite prata, and attended a D&D with mum and aunt, etc. My partner is my lovely mummy. =) Mum introduced some of her friends to me, they are really so taitai, trademarked by their LV bags, talking abt properties, shoppings, casino gambling, etc. Anyway i was happy chatting with them. They addressed me as Dr Lee, i'm not too used to it yet. =) I reckon in life the most impt factor is to keep yrself staying happy.... while sparing some time with family. I'm also extremely happy to see some of my "old friends" again.

Putting the fun aside, I've two Asst Professor invitations (one in Korea and one in Singapore) and i'm still wondering if i should go for the interviews. Ade encouraged me to go for the Korea one as she luv Korea so much... hahaa, she's hoping to work in Korea. The thing is i'm not sure if i should jus stay put giving myself some time to help in the restaurant. Asst Prof is a rather busy job, research and teaching simultaneously. Anyway i'll think abt it again maybe tomorrow, wanna cherish this beautiful weekend. =P

Singapore's polling day

2011-05-07T09:27:00.011+08:00

Today is the polling day of Singapore, over 2.3 million Singaporeans are eligible to vote at the General Election. There are 87 seats in 27 constituencies to be contested this time round. My aim of this entry is totally neutral and not to influence the choices of voters. Voting is secret, everyone has a reason to vote. This General Election is a rather watershed election, never before we have high profile Opposition candidates who are taking the path less troden to speak up for Singaporeans to right wat seems to go wrong with our policies. From my very personal point of view, unbiased by any rally talks, i find tat Singapore ruling party (PAP) has pursued economity growth throughout the years (maybe at the expense of certain things), we can't deny this credit which goes to them. And no doubt MM Lee Kuan Yew (founder of PAP) has contributed alot for Singapore, looking back from the earlier stage of Singapore to its current stage, I personally respect him alot. The PAP is nice in its way, this time round again a generous S$3.2 billion Growth and Share package have been given to Singaporeans before the polling day, equivalent to few hundred dollars per person. I'm not too sure abt the exact amount, have not checked mine yet. =)

Nevertheless, some of the opposition parties are rather popular, e.g. the worker party lead by Mr Low Thia Khiang, and the National Solidarity Party (NSP) with this new 24-year old candidate Nicole Seah (arguably the most popular politician in this election). Here are a few tongue-in-cheek movie posters featuring them, really hilarious.

Nicole Seah cried at her last rally for this election while detailing her encounter with a poor family. She was saddened when a mother told her she cldn't get help to fund her son's S$80 tuition fees. She lambasted the PAP's policies and questioned abt its performance in the last five years. She also criticized the PAP's housing policies which have led to sky-rocketing prices as well as the relentless influx of foreigners into Singapore. A really funny speech by her... she said "Our population shot up by 26 percent over the past 10 years. Last time when I was in primary school, I take the train, I see Singaporeans everywhere I go. Now, everytime I take the train, I feel I am in a different country. It’s like taking a holiday, I don’t even need to bring my passport". Yeah she's popular, she's a star to many people.

Ok abt the turnout for the rallies, the worker party has one of the highest turnouts for its rallies, with over 40,000 people for one of its rallies.

In contrast, the turnout for PAP rallies was not so optimistic. However, the size of the turnout at election rallies is not an accurate predictor of the level of support of the parties. In the 2006 elections, the PAP rallies had poor turnout too compared to the opposition's, but it won over 60% of the votes on the polling day. There are large numbers of Singaporeans who never bother to attend PAP rallies but still will cast a vote for it on the polling day. It could be bcos the PAP's speeches can be more easily found/heard from the media.

Some of the people are showing their anger towards the PAP. Hmmm... maybe the wrong ways.

To end this entry, i would like to urge everyone to vote for whichever party you wanna vote for, from the bottom of your heart. I heard from many of them tat they are afraid to vote for the party they support, due to several silly reasons. Your vote is important and confidential, I'm hoping to see a fair game.

Bad rehearsal

2011-05-06T02:15:00.004+08:00

Jus back home and had my shower, a really tiring day... not feeling too well. Today we had our first rehearsal, a rather bad one. I seemed to have some coordination problems with ZL, was all my fault as we did not have enough practise before tat. Yesterday (on the 4th) i had totally forgotten abt our practise and ended up having dinner alone at Suntec. Chris commented tat the way i played the piano jus now reminded him of himself when he was in high sch, tat wasn't a compliment btw. ZL was gd, doing her part well so it wasn't her fault. And she was also there helping me patiently with some chinese words and pronouncation. E.g. "沿途雨季泥濘偶爾阻礙我們的前進感到妳的體溫在我懷裡像陽光和煦".... some chars here i dunno how to read.

Tomorrow (friday) some friends are giving me a celebration in the evening for having completed my oral defense. I've not met some of them for really long, i miss ya people. =) Singapore Election is near, wanted to talk abt it here but its late now (2am+), will talk abt it again tomorrow. Gdnite people.

A day... ...

2011-05-04T23:08:00.005+08:00

Last night cldn't sleep, tried counting sheep... but it didn't work for me. This morning i was sooo... tired. I supposed to meet ZL at 7.30pm for practise but i had totally forgotten abt it, i went Suntec City for dinner alone. She called and i was like "OMG!!!"

Today i received this compression sleeveless t-shirt from US. This singlet can be used for training, and also help in recovery. I've lotsa injuries as some of ya should know, from training, boxing, etc. I hurt my hand and shoulder not long ago, and now more... =(

See the red swollen patches (circled in red) on my body?? All these hurt too... if i die one day, pls rem me!! =)

4th May

2011-05-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

Cldn't get to sleep... insomnia...
.....
..... =(
..... sigh
.....
..... counting sheep (a classic way of dealing with insomnia)...

Happy labor day

2011-05-01T22:37:00.002+08:00

1st May celebrates Labor day or International Workers' day, which is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. I hope everyone is enjoying this day as much as i do.

Time for a laugh

2011-05-01T09:37:00.004+08:00

A friends sent me some pics... denoted as "MEN OF THE YEAR"... hahaa... hilarious. =)

Lunch with family

2011-04-30T16:35:00.003+08:00

Had not been having lunch with family for long, finally today i could spend time joining them for lunch at a hotel in Orchard. The feeling was real gd, family members are the ones who really provide the continuous care for ya, no betrayal, no hatred. I love my family!!

Bird nests rolls

Siew mai

Roasted porks, soft-shell crab, and wasabi prawn.

Fried rice

Crocodile meats and veges.

Soup of the day

Others...

Deserts

I am officially a DR now

2011-04-30T01:01:00.006+08:00

Jus back home from a celebration. Completed my oral defense this afternoon, and the panel examiners came out congratulating me. I'm officially a DR now. Received lotsa congratulation smses and calls too, thank guys! =) I am really happy. For the past 4-5 years, i had been waking up every single morning... thinking if i had anymore conf/journal to be submitted and published, wondering if i cld graduate, etc. It was a long tiring and stressful process. Was chatting with some of my juniors in the lab today, and they were still very stressful. One of them was telling me he still has no publication till now after starting his 4th years here... he looked so worried. Sigh... i can imagine tat awful feeling... it sucks.

Prof Yow was asking me to write another journal to be published with him. I will have to get started soon. He also wanna intro a friend to me next week, who is looking for a phd grad to work for him to do some iphone ads. He's willing to pay gd salary, but the job may require me to station in Beijing sometimes. Hmm... to me its not all abt the salary... but i can't really work oversea due to family commitment. Dad cannot really travel nowadays. So lets see how it goes.

Ok so wats coming up tomorrow? Friends are throwing a celebration party for me tomorrow!!! I also need to spare some time for running, gym, cycling, swim, etc. Moreover, i gotta spend some time with my wife (piano) this weekend, rehearsal starts next week.

Friendship

2011-04-29T01:00:00.003+08:00

I cherish friendship alot, an awesome friend can tell ya wat's the matter with ya in a minute, and he may not seem such a good friend after telling ya. But there's this Mandarin proverb "There is no forever friends, nor enemies." Daniel had been one of my very best friends in life. Recently we are becoming like enemies. =( I've been thinkin' alot lately, and i dunno why we wld end up this way. Our mutual friends have been categorizin' him as "black" and me as "white". Thinkin' abt it now, why am i categorized as "white" while he is categorized as "black"? Jus bcos of his background and bcos some ppl addressed me as batman? For your info yesterday a friend jus commented tat i'm not a good guy, and on the other hand, without the so called "black" guy around i may not be here today. Rem months ago i went to this place where the ppl hated me so much? Daniel said this using a Mandarin proverb "You know tat there are tigers in the mountain, and yet ya still heading there". I'm a very stubborn person sometimes, and he brought 9 men together with him to accompany me. I didn't even thank him once, and still blaming him for making a fuss and stuff. Although i didn't say it, i was actually very touched. If ya see this... i wld like to take this opportunity to thank ya here. I dunno who was at fault, but i really dun wish to make a new enemy. Xue, Sharon and the rests are all askin' abt ya, please contact them k? No matter wat i wld still wanna say sorry to ya. Ya know me... i'm not like very young and i hardly apologize to ppl... so please forgive me if i said or did anything wrong to ya. I'm starting my first rehearsal next week, pls come and support me, ZL, Chris and the rest k? =)

Another trouble again...

2011-04-26T21:08:00.000+08:00

A friend (not disclosing name) went to Malaysia to watch some illegal car racing games. Somehow this friend got caught and cldn't get back to Singapore. Anyway $50k had been paid to settle this problem PARTIALLY. There were many procedures involved which i can't write it here. So people... pleasssseeeee... be more rational in everything ya do. This world is not as perfect as ya think it is. Don't make your family and friends worry abt ya.

Back to rehearsal

2011-04-26T21:05:00.002+08:00

Dropped by Chris's rehearsal for a while after work. Had not been there for long, really jolly to see these lovely people again. I was really touched when people were asking about my hand, and asking when i wld be coming back to the team, etc. I've more or less recovered, thanks ppl.... i miss ya all too. =)

Chris suggested me to perform this song "Forever love" with ZhangLi in 3-4 months time. As usual i will do the singing and piano, and she will be the violinist. Hmmm... have to think abt it, i dun really know this song. But i'm really really... moved by the music video (MV). Is this a sign from God? I know similar to the MV, this is gonna happen to me one day.

MV "Forever love"

Lyrics
爱你, 不是因为你的美和影
我越来越爱你,
每个眼神触动我的心
因为你让我看见forever
才了解自己,
未来这些日子
要好好珍惜

爱我, 有些痛苦有些不公平
如果真的爱我
不是理所当然的决定
感到你的呼吸在我耳边
像微风深情
温柔的安抚,
我的不安定
所以我要
每年研究你的笑容
Wo~~
多么自然

Forever love forever love
我只想用我这一辈子去爱你
从今以后,
你会是所有
幸福的理由

爱情, 是场最美最远的旅行
沿途遇经泥泞
偶尔阻碍我们的前进
感到你的体温在我怀里
像阳光和煦
巧妙的熔化
我的不安定
不可思议
证明我爱你的理由
WO
多么自然
你感动的眼睛,
我沉默的声音,
仿佛就是最好的证明
就让我再说一次
I love you ~~
直到永远
oh
Forever love Forever love Forever love

Life is not all about winning

2011-04-24T10:11:00.006+08:00

Some of ya may have heard or known abt my previous "always wanna win" character. I used to excel in sports and studies in school, my house is full of awards and medals. I became so proud of myself and wondering why the others were like so weak and stupid. I was top in the class most of the time, and once a classmate was like a point higher than me and took my top position i loathed him for long. However i still had alot of friends, people seemed to like mixing with me, gals and guys. During my birthday, they would like organizing a big party for me, booked a big chalet, showered me with gifts and stuff, etc. I felt like a star in school. BUT... an incidence changed me. Once we had an exam which was a killer subject tat many would fail. Three of my best friends approached me for help. But i didn't really help them, i thought it wld be wasting my time teaching them, or they might win me if i taught them. In the end all three of them failed, while i got an "A" again. We cldn't be in the same class again. Up to now i am still very guilty abt it, can't forgive myself. If i cld help them a little, they wldn't have failed.

Is winning really so important? Noone is lucky enough to be successful their whole life. So whenever ya fall down, please get up and keep moving. Nowadays i lost in many things. Several weeks ago i had a friendly boxing match and i lost very badly, my hand was totally numb and got hurt. Days ago we had a corporate run and i was like the last one in the team to complete. Not long ago i gave up a gal i love, a relationship to someone else. Yesterday i have lost my best friend, a friendship tat i always cherish. Recently we quarreled due to some matters, and yesterday we got worse. He claimed tat he bought a Ferrari partially becos of me, he claimed tat he offended people partially becos of helping me too. Come on, i've never ever asked him to buy a car... i personally not a fans of any cars. And I did NOT ever wan him to offend anyone bcos of me!!! Why are people putting all blames on me??? People, thanks for all yr helps but i really dun need a Ferrari, and i dun need anyone to fight bcos of me. I dun need to win nowadays. I hope all of ya can understand me better.

Busy weekend

2011-04-23T23:58:00.005+08:00

Jus back from a short trip to KL, went with two other friends. I'm sick since last Thursday so didn't really enjoy as much as my other two friends. Still not feeling too well now... but i can't sleep right now. I've lotsa things to prepare for tomorrow and next week. Tomorrow and Monday are the celebration for Xue's birthday. I've promised to perform some songs for her. I dun rem many of the lyrics so gotta print out and bring them on tat day. I'm also gonna do a short practice on my eletronic piano with earphone later. Other than tat, i've an oral defence next week too, gotta prepare all my presentation slides by these few days. I'm also gotta help mum with some work, may have to travel next weekend too. I hope my fever and flu can recover by then.

Sick day

2011-04-21T23:36:00.009+08:00

Last night i didn't sleep well, was having arguments with Daniel and kitty. But i like this phase she wrote "Why we love each other but hurt each other so much?" She really hurt me again n again. Maybe we dun trust each other anymore. Today woke up i threw out in the washroom, feelin' very unwell. Had fever and sore throat too. I didn't wanna take MC as i had the JP Morgan run in the evening and I'm the team captain. I can't get sick, i'm going for a short getaway trip tomorrow out of Singapore. =(

Today i received lotsa calls asking abt this and tat. Hmmm... pls give me a break. =) Anyway I've recorded the song "kiss gdbye" played on my piano (no singing) as requested. I've emailed all of ya, pls kindly let me know if ya didn't receive.

MV

JP Morgan run

2011-04-21T23:24:00.006+08:00

Today 10 of us participated in the JP Morgan corporate run. It was jus a short 5.6km run. Promised one of my colleagues tat i wld accompany him throughout the run, therefore i didn't really run fast, was jus following his pace. He was happy tat he could complete and really thanked me many times. =) Hmmm... i'm proud of him too. Yes we were pretty slow but we enjoyed the run. I told my this colleague tat its the first time ever in my life tat someone (a lady somemore) said "Excuse me" to me during the run as i was running very slow blocking her way.... hahaaa... was hilarious. I told mum abt this joke too and she was like "Why do ya have to accompany him to run? Jus run by yourself and win." Hmm... in life its not all abt winning. If i really run i jus need 25mins to complete. Had vegetarian food with him after at Suntec.

Tagboard disabled

2011-04-21T06:46:00.003+08:00

Dun wanna explain wat happened, and dun wish to pursue whose's fault... but i jus wanna disable my tagboard here for now. I am sorry Daniel if i was a little rude to ya last night. And I am sorry to whoever i or my friend have hurt. Jus put all the blames and faults into my account.

My little gal

2011-04-20T21:44:00.001+08:00

Finally i felt better at work today with sufficient hours of sleep last nite. Yesterday i received an invitation from a Korea university inviting me for an interview as an Asst Professor. Airfare and hotel will be provided. Hmmm... discussed with a colleague today, we both reckoned tat i should stay in Singapore. Mum's answer was more arrogant. She said she can pay me watever they are paying me there. Hahaa... its really not abt the money... sigh.

Anyway was quite vexed till i received a sms from Xue. She wrote "I got an A again for my biz law quiz, hooray... another dinner with the star". Everytimes after her quiz or exam she will update me her progress or result. I ever promised her tat if she does well (A and above) i will give her a treat. She claimed tat i'm her motivation to do well and she wanna be like me. I really dun understand this little gal sometimes. Wat so gd abt having a dinner with me? Wat so gd abt being like me?? To be frank with you all, I'm really a very useless person. Sometimes i jus feel like quitting everything and find a quiet place to hide myself. Now ya know how useless i am. =) She said so many guys in uni invited her out for dinner or so, and she rejected all.... hahahaa. However i was really happy too when Xue msged me abt all her As, smart gal!!! Her birthday is coming, so guys she deserves more gifts. =)

An unread mail

2011-04-19T00:35:00.005+08:00

Back home rather late again today, so tired everyday. Old aunt is gettin' better each day, i really hope she can remain healthy and cheerful from now onwards. Sometimes i jus haf the urge to quit my current job. But i really wish to stay a little longer, maybe a month plus or two... bcos lotsa things happened lately, i dun wan too much changes out of sudden.

Today while clearing many of my emails, i happened to see this unread email. I dunno how did i miss it. There's no subject title and it wrote "I guess outside window is Albers snow mountain... so beautiful.... i wish you could be with me always..." I almost wanted to cry out and run to give her a hug. Hmmm... but i know everything is not real... i'm jus too naive.

Running with coach Dennis

2011-04-16T08:15:00.004+08:00

Sorry guys, hadn't been online for a while. Old aunt is gettin' better since yesterday, thank ya very much for all yr concerns, calls and smses. I gonna stay home and sleep more today.... really exhausted!! Yesterday coach Dennis sent me some of our pics taken from some of our runs and marathons. I really wanna thank him for all these yrs of teaching and training me into a better runner. He is the one who taught me wat supplements to take before, during and after the race, wat shoes and gears to wear, how to increase speed, etc etc.

Some random pics...

Pray for old aunt

2011-04-13T11:13:00.003+08:00

I just back home, and gonna go out again after my shower. Old aunt is hospitalized, not too optimistic this time. I'm totally lost, I didn't have the mood to go to work today. Old aunt dotes on me alot, she told mum yesterday tat she missed me alot, she loves my singing, etc. I was in tears when i heard tat. Mum told me she inherited quite some assets to me, to be given to me when she died. Whether is it a million or ten, I DO NOT want any of tat, i jus want her to live!!! Please help me pray for old aunt.

Mum is buying over a restaurant biz at Marina Square shopping centre. I will have to help her out sometimes. So much things to do!!! Can someone help me???

Sunday out sea

2011-04-10T21:05:00.000+08:00

Went out sea with David today, he parked at Sentosa. Weather was pretty gd in the afternoon, but it started to rain abt 5pm. I enjoyed the scenery so much... really awesome. A gd day, tired though....

We also went to the Yacht show, many luxury yacht, so huge tat it can even hold a helicopter... pretty cool huh? But parking could be a problem though, the yacht is so huge tat it may not be able to park in Sentosa cove.

2XU Race 2011

2011-04-10T21:01:00.000+08:00

Woke up at 5am in the morning, was at 2XU run (12km) with Dennis and other friends. Managed to cross the finish line in exactly an hour, Dennis finished in 1hr02min, Chongyan completed in 1hr20min+, etc. I hope i managed to squeeze into the top 10% list. =) Pretty awesome day and I enjoyed the run.

Singapore Yacht Show (Sentosa)

2011-04-09T22:13:00.005+08:00

I am going out sea tomorrow afternoon. A friend is driving his yacht out sea and we are also attending the Singapore Yacht Show at Sentosa. I strongly recommend ya guys to register (S$50 fee) if the registration is still opened. Ya will get to see many beautiful and luxury yachts or so called "superyacht" on the day. I will try to take some pics there tomorrow. My dinner will be there too in Sentosa. Join me there if ya are free. The time of the exhibition will be from 3 to 10pm. See ya there at ONE degree 15 Marina Club, Sentosa Cove tomorrow.

Ok gonna turn in, i gotta wake up at 5am tomorrow. I've the 2XU 12km run tomorrow morning, wish me luck!!

So drunk!!!

2011-04-08T01:48:00.005+08:00

Now is almost 2am, I just got back home, really.... drunk tonight. How to go to work tomorrow? =) We opened 3 bottles of champagne. David and I decided to visit a friend's restaurant in the evening in order to know more abt managing a restaurant before we set up our own restaurant. We ordered some food, and in order to support our friend we opened 3 bottles of champagne. Anyway we cldn't finish them. But we really enjoyed chattin' with the boss which is our friend, learnt abt the management, rental cost, etc.... so the $500 spent on the food and champagne was pretty worth. So full now... but still gotta sleep, gdnite everyone.

A bottle of champagne x 3

Desert

Fish

Beef

Soup

每月四日

2011-04-06T23:59:00.002+08:00

Just now on the bus i was hallucinating and some sentences came to my mind, i randomly sorted them out and made them into lyrics and a song. Pardon me if its not too gd, my chinese isn't too gd. =)

每月四日我会特别想念你无法入睡
想起那晚的甜蜜是没人能够替代你
从此深深爱上了四日是因
每到那天都以为你会再出现在我面前
从此以后每一到了四日
我就会特别地想念你
不想回家是因为特别地想念你
让我无法入睡
......
......

Long daysss...

2011-04-06T23:53:00.001+08:00

These few weeks a friend and i have been planning of opening a restaurant/cafe business. We have the fund and some ideas, and an agent friend is helping us to lookout for a gd location/shop for rent. I have two uncles who are doing restaurant biz too, so we are also consulting them for advises.

Work isn't too gd, had an argument with my senior yesterday, pretty bad!! Partially my fault as i cldn't complete some work on time. I reached the office at 7.50am today and anyway managed to complete it today. I am more concern abt the quality of the work than the quantity, but here ppl are more concern abt the quantity, "fast" is the word, people are just rushing through their work with an eye closed. I have published abt 10 international conferences/journals, we are all very careful abt the things we do/write, every single sentence is impt. A single mistake may get your paper being rejected after all the months of effort and hard work. I am also a reviewer of 3 international journal, so sometimes i have to review submitted papers from authors around the world. As a reviewer, i've to be fair and very careful whether i should let the work be published or reject it. Sigh... i dun like rushing over work. But we dun have a choice here!!

4th of the month

2011-04-04T00:02:00.002+08:00

4th of the month, not sure should it be called my happiest days of the month, or just a day to remind me of how naive i was. A day i was told how much i was being loved, a day i was told i wld be the last one. I was really jolly. Anyway its a day i'll always remember.

My hand has almost fully recovered, like 80%. Dr Tan told me it wld take me like 6-12 months time before i cld really recover my strength. Today he was astonished by my recovery. He asserted tat this is quite rare, he has never seen anyone who cld recover so fast...haha. Sounded like i m a mutant, not human. I reckon i can even do like 20 pull-ups now. =)

Sorry people, esp Xue and Daniel if i were a little harsh on ya guys jus now. I wasn't telling ya off, jus bcos a friend msged me abt the tagboard thing... and i dun wanna hurt anyone, therefore asked ya guys to be more polite and mind your words. Ok its late, gdnite!

Friday party event

2011-04-01T23:59:00.018+08:00

FRIDAY Party Event was strictly for invited guests only (VIP). Lot of luxurious cars just like Daniel's porsche (If you talk abt cars and never mention abt Daniel's porsche... he wld be really pissed off) around. Ok anyway just had time to take some random pictures of the beautiful people around. Friday is one of my favorite days of the week, it reminds me of kitty too... our awesome Friday! But now i really can't believe and accept the fact tat she is sleepin' with someone else so soon, i find it really gross!!!

Today will be my last time playing/performing the piano, i told my friends too. 我再也不会弹钢琴了.

Random pics of party event...

Tomorrow gonna view a 4.5-storey house with mum. SO HUGE... i dunno why we need such a huge house. Mum likes... dunno why!!

Cycling day

2011-03-27T00:46:00.004+08:00

Cycling evenin', took a pic while waiting for a friend there. 6 of us cycled about 45km, pretty fun. I'm tired... zzz...

Today i got my 2XU wears, mainly compression type. The total cost of the items is about S$300, but the compression material is real cool. I strongly recommend to the triathletes and so.

Wrong Person

2011-03-25T23:59:00.007+08:00

Today after work bumped into a HR personnel in the lift. She asked me "Where is this gal (one of my colleagues)? I thought you two everyday go back home together?" I felt so embarrassed, she got the wrong person. I am not tat bloke who send her to work and back home everyday. She is on oversea working trip.

Run and dinner with Irene

2011-03-25T23:21:00.002+08:00

Today Irene suggested to run with me in the evening, and i was like "Are ya sure ya can run? I am a pretty fast runner." Anyway she wanted so ok fine... my first time running with her. We started (slow run) and after like 200m she stopped... hahahaa. Hmm... i didn't expect tat so anyway we ran and walked for another like 600m before we proceeded to our dinner. Had not met up with her for rather long so yeah pretty much to catch up.

She drove me home after dinner. After a few mins she called and said she cldn't drive as she got cramp on her leg.... hahahaaa... my mum and i were like "Wat? Jus a short run and she got leg cramp." Soooo.... i went to meet her again and helped her apply the muscular balm. She got better and finally home sweet home. =) Galssss.... please do workout alittle. Tiring day....

Back to work

2011-03-25T00:27:00.004+08:00

Dear friends, I got back to work today (as on Thur). Hmmm... don't have to call or sms me to ask if i m feeling better anymore. Nah i mean it was very sweet but i was repeatin' the same answer so many times in a day. =) I'm really feelin' better now, thank ya so much.

I went for a run in the evenin', completed 5.2km in 24mins. Last week i made it within 23mins. Sigh... my goals is to hit 19mins. Tomorrow is Friday, one of my favorite days of the week, TGIF. =)

Thanks everyone for the get well wishes

2011-03-23T22:32:00.002+08:00

On MC today, not feelin' too well. I'm really thankful for all the warm get well wishes from the lovely people. Didn't expect so many people to know I'm sick.... hmmm... not a gd news to share. =) I'll be back to work tomorrow, again thank ya very much.

Another warm wishes from Ade.

Sweet memory

2011-03-22T23:49:00.000+08:00

Sweet memory of the big eyes guy and the long hair sweetie.

Favorite transport - buses

2011-03-21T21:45:00.005+08:00

I'm fallin' in love with the public transport - Buses. It gives me lotsa sweet and wonderful memories. I took it twice today.... the long journey just gave me enough time to rest, and to remind me of those happiest moments of my life. I had never liked buses. I would either take the train, cab, ride, or drive but not bus. Now it becomes my favorite. =) Have you ever miss something or someone very much? How do you cope with tat? Try to keep yourself busy?? Or look at the pics and dream abt it/him/her??? Hmmm... everything is fated!!

Gold class cinema

2011-03-20T21:12:00.006+08:00

After sentosa we went for a movie at the Vivocity Gold class cinema. Gold class cinema is a private lounge and plush electronic recliner seats comparable to the first class airline seats. While enjoying the movie, you can order drinks and foods anytime.

Before the movie you will gather at the VIP lounge to have a drink until they invite you in for the movie.

The spacious seats....

You are given blanket and you can adjust the seat to a comfortable position.

We ordered wine and snacks.

My legs... =)

Dinner dinner....

Finally I am back home... so tired. =(

Company's family day

2011-03-20T21:02:00.002+08:00

This weekend was the company's family day. We spent 2D1N at Sentosa. We could all bring a friend/partner. Initially Bryan was supposed to join me, anyway Ade went with me. I requested a twin room. Our room in the Hardrock hotel was right at the very end (corner) so it was rather huge, and the view was magnificient.

Views from the room...

At Siloso beach

At hardrock cafe after dinner till late night...

Sunday we were at Universal Studio... my second visit.

勇气

2011-03-17T01:06:00.004+08:00

How do you feel when the girl you love and thought you were gotta spend the rest of your life with is getting married? Upset but I will try to feel good for her as she is truly with the right man for her now and forever. If you really love her you should let her go. I read her letter (through email) to me near the evenin' and i jus managed to reply her.

Just back home, went to Chris's place to finish up the composed song. Hmmm... more or less done, we like it, but i may not be the one performing this time. We are suggestin' to let Richard sing it this time. Anyway this will be put to the Xmas event, far away from now.

An awesome song she recommended me. 勇气

Busy and weird Tue

2011-03-16T00:55:00.003+08:00

Jusssssssss.... back home, so tireddddd....!!!!! Another busy and WEIRD day at work. First Daniel called and told me this "I've promised Ade to have dinner together with you, will you do me this favor?..... blah blah blah..." Later in the afternoon Sharon called and said she was downstair meetin' me for teabreak. I thought wat happened when she asserted tat she had smthing to discuss with me. Ya know wat? She asked "Can Xuehui and I join you guys for dinner later?" I was bewildered... silly silly gal. =) She drove all the way there to look for me jus to ask me tat.

Supposed to leave work at 6pm today, off my computer, took out my bag from the drawer and started to walk off. Before i reached the door, i saw my colleague Yilin was left alone workin' on our project... and i felt very guilty so decided to stay with him. Therefore in the end i left the office at 7pm. And supposed to meet the guys (Daniel, Sharon, Ade, etc.) at 6.30pm, i reached at 8.00pm after i went back home to change. Felt so sorry everyone was waitin' for me so i paid the bill. Ade is a very nice gal, cldn't stop laughin' when she was tellin' everyone how kind i was to bring her in the rehearsal. Nah... i wasn't kind, i jus happened to see her at the door tat day. In the late evenin', Daniel wanted to give her a lift home but she refused to sit in the half a million dollar porsche, hahaaa.... so everyone was like askin' Daniel to change his car. =) Hmmm.... wat an unique gal she is. Anyway i sent her and Xue home.... and now i am home. =( Tireeeeeddddd!! Gd night everyone!!!

Mon-Tue

2011-03-15T05:42:00.003+08:00

Ended work rather late on Mon, abt 7pm+. Saw the two happy幸福的表情... I am happy too. 爱情大概就是这样子吧。=) After work, went to Chris's place to work on our composed song, still quite abit to edit... not perfect enough! I'm not able to play the piano recently so Chris gotta help me. Chris is really a musical talent, without him alot of our songs are not possible to be completed. I fell a sleep at his place while chattin' with him, had two glasses of wine. Woke up at 4am+, and now I am back home. May be able to catch an hour+ of sleep before goin' to work.

Hmm... guys, do help support Chris and the guys this Sat. I may not be able to attend due to some company's event. But plssss... go without me. Thanks.

心如刀割

2011-03-09T21:23:00.001+08:00

Today i finally understand the meanin' of "心如刀割". Marked one of the most miserable days of my life.

我对你的爱已超過了爱的界線。
一直想和你一生一世，打开幸福的门，
可是不可能了。

All my dear friends, don't worry abt me. Since you call me batman, i have to stand up fast enough after a fall. There are many people around me tat really care abt me, i know...... i'm jus so silly. =)

Useless...。

2011-03-08T20:40:00.000+08:00

I used to reckon tat i'm invincible, and there's nothin' tat i cannot do, no mountain is too high, nothin' is impossible for me!!! However, today i jus feel so useless again, i jus cldn't stop him. I dun have the authority, position, or rank to do so. I feel so sorry i cldn't even help alittle!!!

Didn't have enough sleep last night, so today was kinda tired and moody at work. The first thing i did when i reached home was to play the piano, which is one of my best friends. But... 我连琴都弹不好了，真没用。I really feel very tired..... Gdnite all my friends, i hope on every of your mind, i m not a bad and useless friend. If yes please forgive me k?

4 March - A day to remember

2011-03-05T23:59:00.002+08:00

- the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
- Frederick Barbarossa is elected king of the Germans.
- Ramathibodi becomes king of Siam.
.......
- Tiring but marked as one of the happiest days of my life.
.......

4/3
Work was gd yesterday, had the freedom to do everythin' at our own comfortable pace. We finished everythin', conducted a meetin' with the guys, sent the reports, and able to leave the office before 6. I believe tat cld be our last day of freedom at work. Anyway dinner was awesome too, or at least i enjoyed it alot and lotsa workout after tat. I knew in life not everythin' cld last forever, not everyday cld be tat happy...... so i cherished every single sec of the moment. Tat gave me the feelin' of stoppin' the clock (time). I marked it as one of the happiest days of my life.

5/3
Pretty hot day, perspired badly n i was like a smelly pig. =) First time dubbed myself as a "pig". Had a nap abt 4pm till 6. Boxing was cancelled due to my injured arm, but i went over to meet Firoz to explain and apologize for the cancellation of everythin'. Daniel brought 9 of his friends there, to protect me maybe.... hahaa... silly. =) Anyway we went supper after.

Fish buffet

2011-03-02T23:11:00.002+08:00

Yesterday supposed to have an impt meeting in the evening with some Drs/Profs from some companies/organizations but in the end i cldn't turn up. Leonard they all were like flooding my mobile phone n i apologized, and even today they called n i apologized again and again. I jus wanna say i m very sorry once again if any of ya read this. I had smthing really impt.

Was joggin' with Bryan after work, followed by dinner with him. Abt 9pm mum asked me to accompany her and Uncle to supermarket to buy some fishes and prawns for supper. And we bought like 8 fishes with 3-4 diff types, and some prawns. I felt like we were havin' a fish/seafood buffet, few of us finishin' all those.

Fishes at the supermarket... i dunno their names =)

The comin' weekend mum asked me to help her settle smthing oversea, so may have to leave Singapore for a while. I may have to apply work leave for Monday in case i can't make it back on Sunday. Hmmm.... not sure how it goes, too tired to think abt it now. So guys if ya have anythin' please email me or msg me here as i may not wanna bring my mobile phone with me for some reasons. Thank u very much!

I am fine... don't worry guys

2011-02-27T09:20:00.000+08:00

Ok initially did not wanna blog this entry but since everyone seems to know abt it and was asking, i jus have to answer. Hurt my hand a little during training yesterday and Dr Tan (mum's very gd friend) had given me an injection last night, x-ray later... suspected a crack in the vein/bone. Its very minor... don't have to worry k? Face has just some very very minor scratches, no big deal too. Yesterday Xue and Zhangli were crying on the spot, silly gals... don't you rem i had a big scratch + swollen eye the last time during boxing? This is nothing. Just uglier, so charming for wat?? And with one hand now, i can still hug you guys. =) I'm very touched you guys were there to support me, thank you very much.... and don't worry k?

I was extremely tired, cldn't really sleep well for the past few nites, and after the 3km run with 8kg weight pack on my body yesterday.... i did sleep slightly better last night.... was dead tired. Hmmm.... friends were blaming Firoz (my former coach) for giving me such a tough first training. Nah... i am the useless one, not blaming anyone. A senior student was asked to practise with me, he's a very tough guy. Firoz has his reason, time is running out, and i'm still rather weak.... if i can't even fight his current student, then not to mention abt Klahan (also one of my seniors, an elite boxer). I don't like boxing, its abt ferocity, carnage and cruelness.... just like this reality world.

By the way Chris himself is replacing me for the piano performance in April, i can't really play the piano at the moment. But don't worry abt me and do support them k? I will attend some of the rehearsals and the actual performance as a guest. Do let Daniel know so he can make some arrangements at Chris's side.

I seldom hear my phone ring, so please msg me here or sms me if necessary, thanks. Everyone stays happy k? No more crying!! Rem this.... you look UGLY when you cry... =)

Rainy day...

2011-02-24T21:34:00.001+08:00

Very bad day...

1) Cldn't finish my work in office due to mood swing, so i left the office abt 6pm with the unfinished arrears. I promised my colleague tat i'll OT and finish as much as possible tomorrow. =(

2) Was raining cats and dogs after work so i took out my umbrella trying to walk out of the office building. A gal from nowhere came and asked if i cld share the umbrella with her. Come on.... my tiny umbrella wasn't even enough to cover myself, and i was in bad mood so i was quite impolite and answered "Sorry i'm not going anywhere yet!!"

3) Didn't attend the rehearsal this evening because i felt really so tired, and everyone was like calling and blaming me.

4) Just realised tomorrow nobody is at home and i don't wanna stay at home too!!!! I don't wanna occupy all the rooms by myself tomorrow night, so i gotta stay out maybe in a hotel or so!!!!!!! =(

Osaka trip

2011-02-20T00:30:00.003+08:00

Was in Osaka for a biz trip with a senior colleague last week. Was alittle disgruntled in the beginning, esp when my senior insisted tat i had to join in the "meeting for next year budget and plans" with them around 4pm+ (Osaka time). I shdn't be involved but he jus didn't wanna release me slightly earlier to do my shopping. I didn't wanna attend and so you know.... the situation didn't turn up too gd. I am someone who doesn't like to do or being forced to do things tat i dun wanna do, or sucking up to my senior or boss or whoever. Anyway I'm not annoyed with him anymore, come to think of it he's still a nice guy, he's the one who proposed to bring me there and has been taking care of me all along.

Ok so in the evenings in Osaka i usually tried to do some shopping, aiming to find a hello kitty store. Yeah i know... its hilarious, i cldn't believe it too... a man like me was actually hunting around for a hello kitty store. Felt really silly and hurt when she somehow said "Give to someone else, I am not interested"... sigh. One of the evening i rushed to ShinSaiBashi by myself.

Some food i had... (random pics)

I like this...

Anyway touched down in Singapore around 5.30pm, mum wanted me to rush down to meet her lawyer friend to settle some legal docs. Around 9pm was out again after a quick shower to catch up with my buddies, had a gd chat with them while passing them some mochi i got from Osaka. Dead tired now.... gonna turn in, gdnite!!

An Jing (Piano recorded)

2011-02-14T23:59:00.012+08:00

One of my all time favorite songs, played on my portable piano this time. Performed this song twice years ago in some events, and up to now i still reckon its an awesome song. I play this song when i m sad. Day 2: kitty called n i finally smiled. =)

Original MTV

Today is Valentine's day, i received quite a number of bizarre smses/msgs. E.g. an ex msged me if i wanna catch a movie or if not she cld pass me a pair of movie tickets; a friend asked me to go sentosa after work (wat?? So late!!!); a friend asked me to perform her a song (wat?? I m not a part-time entertainer); some asked where i'd be going (come on stop stalkin' me, i'm sure u've better things to do); etc etc. But i really luv this card given to me by Ade (but i m not disclosin' the contents), its kinda sweet isn't it? Sigh, can luv be trusted???

Happy Valentine's day

2011-02-14T00:11:00.001+08:00

Happy Valentine's day to all couples around the world. I bought myself some gifts (clothings) today. =P Hahaa... yeah i know its hilarious but stop jeerin' at me. Day 1: I miss kitty. Watched the music video (mtv) many times.

Valentine's resolution: I wish to find someone who really love me (as wat i m) n of cos i must luv her too. =) Maybe i don't dare to believe/trust anymore... sigh. You know its scary... it really hurts when you stepped onto the nails!! I m always stereotyped as stupid by some friends (e.g. DAMN Bryan and Dan just said tat again today) bcos it seems tat there are many gals around me but i m jus sooo not interested. They envy me so much but dunno tat i m actually 100% taking the gals purely as friends... nothin' else. So again, whoever I luv or don't luv or hate, i wish tat you will find your prince/princess one day.

Piano (recorded)

2011-02-12T23:58:00.010+08:00

Bad Friday

2011-02-11T23:35:00.009+08:00

I'm usually head over heels on Friday... regardless of how much workload i have. But this Friday (today) I am extremely gloomy. I don't wish to talk/blog about it, maybe I was just being silly to believe... Anyway won't wanna think about it anymore.

Dinner with PSL colleagues today in Geylang area, a Chinese restaurant. Leung called later and invited me to join their party, however i was too moody so didn't join them... went home and dream!!! A very busy week ahead, lets see my schedule:

12/2 - Day: Work work work + meeting..., launching our new apps. Evening: NY dinner (invited by Simon)

13/2 - Day: Ling arrives in Singapore, meeting her. Evening: Welcome party at Chris's place.

14/2 - Day: Work. Evening: Piano rehearsal.

15/2 - Day: Work. Evening: Jog

16/2 - Day: Fly to Japan. Evening: Meet Jason etc. for dinner or supper.

17/2 - Day: Work (Japan). Evening: Shopping I guess.

18/2 - Day: Work (Japan). Evening: Shopping I guess.

19/2 - Day: Fly back to Singapore. Evening: Rest

20/2 - Day: Swim/jog. Evening: Piano rehearsal.

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A song i've jus come across recently...

Happy new year

2011-01-04T00:03:00.002+08:00

Happy new year everyone. What did i do on 1st Jan 2011? I went cycling with my cycling buddies, 8 of us cycled around Singapore. I bought this Fuji road bike for this cycling trip. We reached changi village for breakfast, then headed to east coast, sentosa, followed by West coast for lunch. Next we reached NTU, then a goat farm, and back home. We cycled a total of 135km. Fun thing!!

My fuji road bike.

Standard Chartered Marathon

2010-12-07T00:23:00.002+08:00

I woke up at 1am on the 5th Dec, met up with Dennis at 2.45am and took the bus to Standard Chartered Marathon (42km). It started at 5am sharp, with 20,000 people runnin' 42km, another 20,000 runnin' 21km, and 20,000 on the 10km.

The weather was pretty gd, n i was perfectly ok for the 1st 30km, then started to have cramps here and there. Anyway I completed the 42.125km run in 4hr38mins. Several friends took part in the event too, e.g. Chongyan, Joel, Ade, Dennis, Zhangyu, etc. However it was too crowded, i cldn't really bump into most of them. Dennis completed in 4hr53mins, Chongyan 7hr+, Ade (10km) 1hr20mins+, and so on. I guess we all enjoyed the run. =)

Achin' everywhere there after......