I am my own uniqueness. I control my destiny.

Breaking Free - High School Musical

Gah! Life has been sort of a slump these few days =X Nah, there’s nothing to worry about. It’s just that the past three weeks have been a mental and physical challenge for me. During the two week vacations I had, I trudged wearily down to school almost everyday to complete my MFS project. I had my share of fun during the vacation with loads of memories but the project itself was enough a torture for me.

I presented my MFS project with my dear project mates and I was really more than just satisfied with our project. We worked hard for it and we presented it to our tutor with pride. It was our masterpiece. I was also impressed with the work accomplished by the other groups. They really did a wonderful job, our class is really a superb one. Sigh, if only class politics didn’t exist. Wished I could just banish all the misery and hatred from one another. Yeah, I know some of you guys may feel that it sound easy but difficult to execute, but have u tried. Just remember that we are humans. You see, to err is human, but have u realized that to forgive is divine?

I have been ill for the past few days. Haha. I had two ulcers in my throats in one and a half month. It is really terrible and vexing me to the point that I almost want to cry. Please never get ulcers in your throats, it is the last thing that you will ever want to encounter.

Well, moving on, I just want to talk about life. LIFE, it is a difficult journey that each individual will have to take. There will be the expressways that make life a breeze and there will be the unstable worn down bridges that intend to topple you when u least expect it. There are the daily tribulations that we have to face everyday. From the small quarrels we have with our friends, the really PATHETIC inter-school politics (it still really irks me until today), the life and death decisions that we have to make, and the fear of being outcasted from society to name a few. All of us must be able to be prepared and focused unless you want the lousy old bridge to topple you over.

But then again, no one can always be prepared. There are times when we let our guard down and the problems start climbing up our ankles and irking us until we wished we could just go to hell. Yes, yes. As I mentioned earlier, life has its own tribulations, we can prevent them but there are times when we have to face the devil and conquer that nefarious fellow.

Some of us may just break down under the intense pressure even without giving a fight, some of us will also go into a depression while fighting it and there are some of us who will fight and fight to win the war. It all depends on our determination, our will to succeed and giving that “Never Say Die” attitude! Just remember that no matter how tough the world may crush its weight on you, if you have the will, THERE is and will always a way.

But hold on, life is not just a miserable journey. Remember the expressway I told you about. Yeah! That’s right. Life is filled with loads of joy and happiness too. With our senses, we can enjoy what life has to offer to us humans. I’m glad that I have the ability to smile, to laugh, to cry tears of happiness, to be able to shout out and confess my love to the world. These are gifts that life has given us and we should always cherish. You only have one life and I really understand when people say that life is short. Go and dream the impossible. Set your life a blaze! COME ON! Don’t let misery be the reason that is pulling you down from what happiness this world can offer. Whatever tribulations you may encounter, don’t fret about it. Don’t. It’s not worth it at all. Enjoy life =)

When in life, just before I end, just want to part some of my last thoughts. I always believe in thinking ahead. Have a vision and goal in life. Don’t ever lose sight of what you dream to achieve and work hard toward the finish line. That is my philosophy. It may be a little far fetched to most people but trust me, when the day you have to plan comes, it may be a little too late. Start now.

So, break free from the conformities of life. Liberate yourself from all the conventional rules that we have to follow. Don’t try to be someone whom you are not. Always be yourself and when true happiness finally finds you, there can only be one word that can describe that, PRICELESS.

Watch the video about two people trying to break free from the lives that they had to conform to and instead choose an unexpected path to realizing their dreams.

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THANK YOU ALL - From Winston

I’ve officially turned 19. It’s gonna be a new year for me. I have left the past, learning so much from my 18th year and looking forward to my 19th year with great gusto! I made a simple wish when it turned 12 am and I wish that it can be granted. I really hope that it will be a really great year for me. It will sort of be the last year of my teens. Next year and I will be an adult. Well 21 actually, but I see 20 as a crossover period too.

Well, I wanna say some thank yous to the people who remembered my birthday and made it an extra special one for me.

Thx Wei Jie for being the first person to call me and wish me a happy birthday =) Haha. 11:57pm I remember.

Thx Dixon for being the first person to wish me a happy birthday in the flesh at the chalet! Then to all the cool people at the chalet who gave me a surprise lol, especially Jason. Thx, Melissa, Jocelyn, Shaoping and Brenda for the present you guys got for me. Another thank you to Brenda for that special note. I loved it a lot. Thx, Wee Leong, Noel, Jing Yi, Joanna, Jenny, Kristi, Brendan and Hao Zhen for celebrating with me on my birthday at midnight. Thank you Ai Qi, Jeremiah, Wenru, Vanessa, Eileen, James, Dixon and Kin Sun for the lovely presents and the hand made card!!

Mom and Dad called soon after and wished me a happy birthday too. Thank you guys and who can forget my brother, Derek. Thx! Love u to bits.

Then to all of you guys who wished me a happy birthday, lol. I definitely have to thank you guys so much. Zhao Yuan, Indah, Dennis, Adam, Wei Png, Brian (thx for the birthday treat), Erly, Evelyn, Wei Xiang, Jia Qi, Ning Zhen, Mel Ang, Pei Fen, Mink, Wan Qi, Fyedee, Stacy, Patricia, Joshua, Dionis, Jen Yin, (who shares the same birthday with me), Ah Boy, Rene and Evern.

Thank you to my cousins, especially, my trio darlings, Stephanie, Tiffany and Christina! Haha. Not forgetting Jolyn and Will too! You guys are the best =)

Well, let me recap on the night of the chalet. Well, I went to the chalet on the second night. I had to go out earlier in the day and had my hair cut at the same time. It’s godamn short now ah. Roamed around to take a look at some Adidas stuff. Haha. That night, we had a barbeque and it was pretty noisy. Some were playing games, some were cooking. Dixon was head chef btw. Lol. After much cooking and eating, we adjourned to our chalet room where we caught up with the match between Portugal and Mexico. Brendan had originally betted for Portugal to win but bought the wrong combination and bought for Mexico instead. Haha. In the end, Mexico lost to Portugal in what was a great match.

Later that night, after the birthday celebrations, we went to take a night walk. It was kind of boring as there was nothing much to do. We went to Cheers to get some rations and then made our way back to the chalet. All of us were waiting for the much awaited game of Argentina and the Netherlands but alas, the television reception was pretty bad, so I just turned in early and when I woke up next morning, it was a draw. Not surprising at all. Haha.

I spent the first day being 19 at Kallang River. Me, Dixon and Joanne went to do some canoeing. Joanne was organizing it and we were the only 3 BA students. The rest were LSCT students and I think they were all from LSCT Society. Well, it was a fun day. It was a great experience and the view was absolutely breath-taking. We ended at one and then had a quick lunch and the three of us went to Suntec City to wander about. We settled at Ben & Jerry’s and Dixon and Joanne did the sweetest thing ever. They bought candles and placed them onto an ice-cream cup and then we took photos. We didn’t light up the candle cause I can only blow a candle once for each of my birthday. Some superstitious.

Later, we went to do some window shopping. I feel in love with the Adidas and Nike shops there. The merchandise were so awesome and I almost died on the spot. Lol. Just before we went home, we went to the fountain of wealth and we each made our wishes.

I went home after that and before I could rest my weary self, my family wanted to go out and celebrate with me. We went out to have dinner at Crystal Jade Palaca at Ngee Ann City. I was actually bloody full but just tried to eat. >< Haha.

I really love my family a lot and really thank them for ending my birthday spectacularly.

Well, that’s basically what I did on my birthday and it was really a wonderful one. I shall never forget this day of my life. Thank you everyone, so very much. I’m really so grateful to you guys.

Ps. If I have missed anyone out there, do tell me >< thx!

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That's What Friends are For - Pop Idol

The clip above shows that even when they are competing, they will still remain as friends. Well, on stage >< I dunno what goes on backstage ... lol

True Friends. They are the people who share a strong mutual understanding and bond with you. Sympathy and empathy exists in a true friendship. True friends have the tendency to desire what’s the best for you and friends tend to speak the truth with you.

True friends are capable of deep feelings. They are somewhat immeasurable and inexpressible on the whole. You become besties for life and when one person is need great need, the other will come to his or her side.

To me, a true friend is like a brother or sister to me. I am able to share my feelings freely and without hesitation. Whenever I need someone to pour my soul out or to share my happiness with, I look for them. We can quarrel like mad ducks and chickens about even the silliest things, i don't care (well, what friendship does not have its own tribulations, such ordeals ultimately strengthen the bonds with one another) but we know that at the end of the day, we are still the world to the other.

I have many friends (or i think i have) and I do cherish them a lot. I really appreciate their companianships and the laughter than they infect upon me with their lame jokes. These are memories that I will cherish forever.

But then again, sometimes reality sinks in. I know, I know, I like suddenly change the mood of the entry and swing somewhere else. Haha. The thing is that sometimes I feel that most of them are a facade.

Ever since I entered poly, I've met people of all walks of life, every one of them. I befriended them but two years one, I am sad to say that not all of the ice has thawed yet and there are still certain moments of awkwardness with one another. Haha. I dunno why too. But thank god, I've thawed the ice with a couple of people and whenever I see them, I just light up and start mumbling incessant rubbish at them.

Perhaps, I'm trying too hard to make friends. More friends doesn't lead to more security and happiness, its the quality of friendship that you have. Usually, 1,2 or perhaps 4 is good enough. I have this tendency to make all of my friendship work but while I attempt to do so and warm up to the person, I have to abandon it because I have too many friends. So little time for everyone. I also realize that in doing so, I may offend the person without knowing it.

Talking about offending people. I have this bloody flaw of being too oblivious of my surroundings. Whenever I do things, I take great pain and consideration before making a move but ALMOST EVERY SINGLE TIME ... i get scrutinized by people! What I do is wrong, its incorrect, all the blasphemy! I HATE IT! Sometimes, it’s really not my fault, I swear. I do things with a purpose, a righteous purpose. I never do things that will intend to cause harm or misdeed. People really do make mistakes and I just wish that some people can JUST CUT SOME SLACK with me.

People just have NOTHING BETTER TO DO with their lives. It's pathetic I think.

That is why I tend to shy away from people and retreat into my lovely mouse hole, locking myself from the outside world. It's like you're ready to venture into the open world as I'm a natural introvert but as you take that first step, a huge A-Bomb comes cruising towards you. You freak out and run back into your fortified bunker. I feel sad that people can wrongly malign me. It's a terrible feeling and sometimes you cry your heart out because of it.

Sigh, all I want is happiness. Eternal Happiness, but then again, back to reality, there is no such thing I guess. You have to live with it. No one is 100% happy.

But, the thing is that people in this world should learn to APPRECIATE. People in this world is just plain sad because they like to talk about the bad points of the person instead of seeing the good side of him or her. I've experienced it myself and I have seen other people being scrutinized like that. The worse thing is that I know of some people who have friends who whip out plastic faces when they are in front of him or her but when that poor fellow turns back, his friends begin to contort into psychotic bad-mouthing witches. It's really damn damn sad la.

I really feel that all these inter-school politics are freaking unnecessary. Seriously. People just place upon the problems themselves. There is no problem, yet you make a big hoo-haa over it and then inflating the problem into epic proportions. Whatever for? GET A LIFE LA! This is probably why we have war in this world even though we all call ourselves civilized.

I dunno la. The thing is that, okay I'm going to reveal this to you guys that I have an extremely foul temper. Really, probably inherited from my dad but my tolerance is rock solid, probably inherited from my mom. When there are situations that may irk you, I stay cool, I'd rather solve a problem through a diplomatic approach rather than blowing my cool. I'm taken great pains to restrain myself from exploding through the years and I have succeedd in controlling it. I think resolving an issue is better than forevering criticizing, scrutinizing, bad-mouthing, back-stabbing and all the other foul intentions that you can think off.

Well, my topic was originally about friends but it actually side-tracked again (sorta) but its a little intertwined with one another.

The ultimate thing is that you should always cherish your friends that you have. Always appreciate the things that they do for you. You won't know how precious they are to you until you loose them one day and then you begin to miss them so badly. Never never take advantage of your friends all your a sad sud yourself.

Just do some simple things to cheer up your friends lives. I'm learning to do that cause I care for the friends I have and I want them all to be happy. That's cause sometimes I see them with sulky faces and I just want them to feel better.

As for me, to all my friends out there, I love you guys la. Haha, i know I've said it my previous post but I wanna say it again. Truthfully, I have to SERIOUSLY say that there is still more that can be done to improve some of our friendships. I'm really willing to open up to you guys but are you guys willing to open up to me and give me a chance? I mean, what's there to lose. Let's thrash that boundary between us and make the world a happier place.

ONE MORE TIME! Friends are very special people who will always be there for you and to make your world a much brighter world to live in. You will never be lonely with you friends. Friends are Forever! *wink*

Anyways, thats all I have to say for now >< Feel free to leave your comments on my taggie if u've read this. I really wanna hear your comments.

*all the vulgarities above were just on the spur of the moment. No harm intended ><

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FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany - Narrated by Bono from U2

Ahh. The World Cup fever is upon us now. Wherever you go, you will definitely chance upon poor souls infected with the soccer hype virus. Nah, it shouldn't be called a virus, soccer actually relieves stress for some people. You forget about your work, your worries, you just want to watch soccer and nothing can stop you from that. Wait, now it sounds like a virus. Sigh, watching soccer is a double-edged sword I dare say. Haha

The World Cup will be a strongly contended one. Yeah. Brazil, Argentina, England, Italy, Germany and France are the possible six who will reach the semi-finals. Lol, yes france. They are a notch lower than the likes of Brazil but I really believe that France does have a chance to reach the top 3. After all, there's Zidane and Thierry you know. Haha. You never know. They were world cup champions too. Haha.

Well, soccer punters and mathematical scholars are placing their odds on Brazil (duh) and Italy. I personally (well for the first time) think that England can have a shot of acquiring the title of champion if they play hard and make no costly errors. I've begun to take a liking on Germany's play. Their match with Poland was a superb one and I wanna see what more the Germans can pump out! Ooh! Talking about germany, I want to get the germany adidas jacket. I've been scouring high and low for that bloody jacket and I just can't find it.Argh. It is white in colour and on the chest are the colours of germany slashed horizontally across. I want it!

The upcoming matches will be great to watch. The Czechs and the Italians. Italy will nab it without a doubt. Japan and Brazil. Brazil. Haha, I'm sure of it, but haha, who knows this world cup will be the one where a unknown country will beat the odds and win the cup. Haha, South Korea anyone? ><

Bleah, well, today I had group project meetings in the morning and i was a a bloody hour late la! I forgot that we were meeting at 10 am and not 11 -.- ... Sigh. Anyways, we got most of our layout details done. We managed to get our most of the designs finalized. Tomorrow, we'll begin to build up our MFS portfolio as deadline is just a mew week away.

Had lunch at Bukit Timah Plaza with my mates and then we sauntered around to look for materials for our portfolio. Didn't manage to get anything and then we scoured ahead to eh! I forgot the name of the mall >< It's somewhere in Clementi, beside the MRT station if i'm not wrong o.o .. yeap.

After that, I had BAS meeting back at school. We were discussing and planning for our annual prom. Nothing to coneal about as this event is well ALMOST mandatory for the school of BA. We had a lengthy discussion and brainstormed on ideas for our theme this year. I'm pretty much happy with the ideas that we cooked up today. We will definitely taking a new direction this year and revamping the concept of previous proms. Just wait and see. Heh heh. This goes with most of the events that we are having this year too =)

We went to Al-Ameen to eat later at night. Joc, PeiFoo, Jenny, Poon and me. I stubbornly ordered fried rice knowing that I had a bad sorethroat, sigh, but at least Mr. Poon kept on nagging me and I had an Apple Juice (lol) instead of a Milo T-Rex >< ... poo ...

Home now and finishing up the remaining promotional materials for our MFS project. Haha. After that, I'll be off to la-la land I guess. It's been a grueling day but all worth it. Hmm, less than 2 days actually to my 19th birthday. I'm happy that I'm growing up but sad that I'm leaving 18. I really miss my eighteen-hood. It was the best year of my life so far. Haha.

Well, to everyone, good night =) To world cup fans, have fun being glued to the TV ><

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Fatherly Woes - American Funniest Home Videos

Heh. It's father's day today. To all dads out there, enjoy this wonderful day, rest your weary bones from all the burdens that you solemnly swore an oath upon when you decided to get all romantic and boogied yourself to a baby 9 months later *laughs*

Dads are wonderful people in the world. To sons, they are the sort of inspiration that you can't find elsewhere (well, its disputed though but from my own perspective) .... to daughter's a trustable and friendly guy whom you can ask about haha, guy stuff.

Fathers usually don't get the recognition they deserve. They have to bear the brunt of bringing up and keeping a family intact, ensure a secure flow of cash into his bank account and .. haha .. joint bank accounts (to keep his wife happy) and always, always be the man of the house.

Lol, therefore, we ought to show them appreciation for all the back-breaking labour that they have to carry upon themselves.

For father's day today, everything at home was pretty much the same. I greeted my dad with a "HAPPY FATHER'S DAY" at approximately 11 am as he catapulted out of his la-la land and back into reality. He was utterly flabbergasted to see me, his son, standing in front of the bed grinning at him. Haha. Anyone else would have screamed his or her head off. Lol. He was probably still in a zombie-like state and just muttered an almost inaudible thank you.

In the evening, my mom decided that we should go out and have dinner ourselves since our extended father's day dinner was effectively postponed. The four of us including my brother and dad went to the Chicken House near Thomson Plaza to celebrate Father's Day dinner. It was nothing fancy. It was just a plain eatery infested with people and sulky waitresses that their cheeks almost dropped onto the floor. Lol.

It felt great, just the four of us. Having family dinner again. We usually never have time for that. My dad is always flying around somewhere, timbuktu or monalisa-land .. whatever and when he's in town, he'll only be back after ten. Mom, on the other hand would encourage us to have family dinners but since she re-ignited her career and boosted her prospects, has also stared to come home late. Me, don't need to ask. I'm always busy and my brother is also busy with school. His crucial year right now, I think he's seating for IGCSE or something as he is riding on the choo-choo train, taking the "A" Levels instead and bypassing the "O" Levels. I've still been pestering him to take his "O" levels just in case. Lol, and he would sarcastically reply saying that I have no confidence with him. Haha

Anyways, we're a close-knit family. Yea. We love each other to bits but it's just that we're spending lesser time with one another. I just want to get to know what's going on in their lives and such. One famil dinner wouldn't hurt right. Haha, at least some good news came a few weeks ago. My mom decided to implement a compulsary family dinner two times a week once we move in to our new houses. Yeah, moving into a new house, a new life, and everyone starts to create new resolutions. My dad wants to learn how to cook now that we will be having a dry kitchen, my brother wants to learn basketball now that we have space for a basketball stand. Lol, and me? I have no plans whatsoever. I just wanna move in godamnit!!

Ok, phasing back into my original story, we went to Thomson Plaza after dinner and I quickly rushed to Royal Sporting House to get new sports gear. My swimming trunks broke so I got a new replacement. I got myself a new shoe, haha, everyone has been complaining that my current shoe has outlived its shelf life and I also got myself new outfits. Sweet.

I'm home now and I just have to prepare myself for tomorrow's group project meeting. I foresee it to be grueling and therefore I see myself sleeping earlier tonight too. Haha. It was a splendid day (excluding having a terrible sorethroat) and I'll end my post right here I guess. Thx for even bothering to read !!

Good night and to all daddies, happy father's day once again.

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Nintendo Wii

OMG! SSB: Brawl is like so fuckin' cool la!! OMG! Did you see PIT! They've got another character from earthbound to accompany the lonley Ness. Haha, finally and Zero Samus! OMG! Her metroid costume is of! Wah! So so cool la. AND SNAKE! He's in SSB la! Snake would be the last person that Nintendo would put in SSB and just blowing your brains out, THEY DID PUT HIM IN. OMFG! I'm sorry >< I'm practically hyperventilating at the sight of this trailer la. It gives me yet another reason to save up for a Wii when it launches at the end of the year! Groovy ~

Hyuk hyuk! Anyways, had BAS meeting this morning at 11. I woke up at 9 and then realised that my body was like jelly and pretty much contorted. I was running a slight fever and practically lost my voice, i think an overdose from yesterday's ra-ra madness. I was seriously exhausted from yesterday's events. So, I went to get myself checked up and I just need a few days of rest (peace and tranquility)and I should be fine. Haha, mom told me that she's happy that I'm falling sick more often. I asked why, she said that it means your body is growing. Yeah, I've been exercizing regularly now and praying for a chance to shoot up a little. I'm quite short you know!! Then I said, oh o.o .... lol. I wonder if that's true. I shall go measure myself one day and see it for myself ba!

I tried my best to reach school early and I got there at around noon and then we discussed about our event project till around 2 odd and then Joc, Jenny, Evern, Ning Zhen and me headed for Bukit Timah Plaza for lunch. Ya! And they kept on teasing me la!! Grr! Lol. The weather was hot btw, has lunch, crapped a while and laughed at Ning Zhen for being so funny! Right Ms. Cry Baby? Heh heh =P .... took 174 home and almost missed my stop cause I practically dozed off on the journey home.

I managed to take a peek into my new house. It was supposedly due to be completed in April but they extended it to June and then now August !! Garh. If I had the time, I swear upon myself that I would put on my construction gear and get down and dirty to finish that house asap! Mom and Dad kept on adding more things into the house. The last major delay took place when my mom suddenly wanted a study room and then the blueprints had to be redesigned. There have been countless of changes throughout the year with walls being torned down and then re-erected again -.- So, I snooped around the area and noticed that the interior was around 75% complete. They were doing the windows now. Really can't wait to move in la. I think i'm the only pathetic idiot in my family who is so enthusiastic about moving day lol!

Tonight, we're supposed to go and watch a movie, as a family at the Cathay but I'm having a really terrible headache at the moment. Seriously bad and therefore I excused myself from our movie and get some sleep. My eyes seem to be crying out for sleep la. Also, it has been kind of weird. I've been drinking alot of water these past two days but it seems that I still find myself parched with my throat pounding on me, screaming for more H20. Water can't seem to quench my thirst at all. What's the freakin' matter?!

Oh yeah, i'm really determined to get myself back in mandarin. My mastery of the language is atrocious. I often get tongue-tied when it comes to certain words and it really gets frustrating. I really love the language alot, seriously. It's ironic you know that my dad's mandarin is totally superb. My dad's really erudite with anything related to the Chinese language. He memorizes poems and his knowledge of chinese culture and history is comparable to chinese scholars. Piled up in my dad's study are countless chinese scriptures, unfathomable poems and sorts. It's really implausible that this man has a fool of a son who can't even orate in the basics of the language.

I realized one weird thing, whenever I try to converse in mandarin with my friends, most of the time, I will get two types of reactions. One, they will beg me to stop before they start having fits over how I butchered the language. Two, they will reply me in english. Rarely, will my friends ever reciprocate in chinese. Haha. Hey, you guys who keep on laughing at me, be supportive la. I'm really trying my best la and hopefully someone will get me a chinese-englisg dictionary for my birthday. HAHAHAHA! OK .. cold ... antartica cold ...

Well, as a consolation to myself, my han yu pin yin is still acceptable (tolerable to some *chuckle*) My parents still approach me from time to time to translate an article into han yu pin yin. Hyuk hyuk! And also, mandarin is my third language la. My second language is actually Bahasa Indonesia.

Well, look at the time, I think its a tad too late already. Yes, i know its only 7pm but I had wanted to doze off an hour ago but I was prancing (not literally) around the house looking for my stupid specs!!

I shall be GONE now! and you too! Have a great evening ahead ^^ Bye!

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The Sound of Music - Julie Andrews

Sparrows flutter and chirp a sweet melody. Winding rivers churn out soothing water medlies. A jazz ensemble stir up the sombre mood with a gentle and calm ambience. Like sweet honey, music represents the epitome of human cultural development since the time man first walked this earth.

Music is a universal language, it has no boundaries, limitless in all aspects. With richly diversified genres ranging from jazz to classical pieces, from rock and roll to pop music, music has evolved into a more sohpisticated form of art for all of us to enjoy and appreciate.

Today was my second time that I visited the Victoria Concert Hall. The last time I came here was to attend the NP Strings concert. Today, I came to attend the ACJC Band concert. I went with Poon, Melinda & Brian. We met up first at Raffles City before finding our way to VCH. We all managed to munch down a little something before the concert started lol.

Well, the songs they played were fantastic. I pretty much liked all of the four pieces played by the main band. The ACS(I)Band and the ACS(I) Recruit Band (for sec 1s) were there as guest bands and they performed real well too. I was pretty impressed by the Recruit Band as this was their debut performance. Imagine the stress they were handling!! Haha. The respective instrumental sections also managed to put up a convioncing performance. The Jazz Ensemble conducted by Fye was marvelous !! Esp, the drummer guy. Haha. He was damn funny la.

I managed to catch Fye after the performance and congratulate him on a job well done. I think he has put in a great amount of effort and dedication for the preparations leading to the concert. If you're reading this, congrats again man =)

The percussion ensemble led by Arthur was also great but it was really abstract, but I liked it! Congrats to u too man ^^

Ahh, I really regretted quitting band in secondary school. Back then, I didn't really have much dedication perhaps and did not really know how to appreciate music. I was in percussion and I really did take the effort to learn much. Lol, there were so many things for us to learn back then. I remembered so clearly. The snare and bass drums, the cymbals (that was the first instrument I ever touched), marimba, vibraphone and chimes. If I had the chance to turn back time, I would fully utilize my opportunity and learn how to master an instrument. Wait, maybe its not too late, haha, I can still learn right? Anyone willing to give a shot and coach me?

Sigh, if I can't ever achieve that, at the very least, I can learn to appreciate music. I've been listening to songs played by symphonic bands and orchestras. I really love them alot. I've also taken a keen liking to new age music =) Lol. It provides me with peace and tranquility. No shit!

Haha, the day has gone by in a blink of an eye. I have enjoyed tonight and I will find more opportunities to attend more band concerts. Music is music to my ears >.< Haha .. Good Night

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A Dream is a Wish Come True - Disney's Circle of Stars

Dreams are not fantasies. They are the guiding light of hope in world where misery and despair rears its ugly head in every nook and cranny. Cling onto your dreams and never lose hope in your dreams. Believe in them, no matter how impossible they may seem. Dream big and don't dream small. You dream to be a singer one day, dream to be a great singer who will touch everyone's heart with your music, not just any ordinary singer, you dream to be a doctor, dream to be a respected doctor who has the touch to save people's lives. Always dream big.

Only when you can dream, then that is when your dream that you wish for can truly begin. Believe in it. Nothing is impossible. Everything in this world is possible =) Yes, its easy enough to say but you will never know if you never tried right? Just keep on dreaming and believing in yourself. Work hard to realizing that dream and your perseverance will pay off one day. That sense of satisfaction will be priceless =)

I have my own hopes and dreams too. Of course, I can't say them here >< It's too private but I hope that they will come true one day =)

Have faith in your dreams and someday, your rainbow will come smiling through =)

Tuesday, what a day. I slept in again today. Sleeping takes all my troubles away. It is my ship that sets me sailing through the great sea, protecting me from the countless waves of troubles. I smile when I dream. I love these moments of tranquility, moments of happiness. Haha.

Well, my day was filled with project work. It's tiring because I always want to make sure that when I do my work, it is done right, haha, but I know when I finally complete it, it will be "satisfacto guarantino" Haha.

I went out with my parents to see some tiles for our new house, I'm sorry I couldn't make it for Shao Ping's birthday at Holland V today. I apologise but happy 18th Birthday to you should you read this Shao Ping and really hope you liked your present !!

Later on, I met up with Brian to watch Slither. Haha, it was a rather gory movie and when I bought the tickets, I realised that it was M18 and I didn't bring my IC .. lol, I panicked. So, we went to ask the usher and phew, they said it was ok. Brian treated me to Swensen's as a birthday gift. Haha, Thank you so much !! I really appreciated it.

Oh yeah, I bought popcorns for the movie, part of the reason so that I could shield my eyes from all the gore and blood! Haha, Brian was a little more braver, he had his eyes opened throughout the show, even though he kept on jerking in his seat. Haha. I'M SORRY, but I had to type this >< Dun angry eh !!

After that, I went home and guess what, I met Fye!! Haha, haven't seen him for quite a while actually. Hey, jia you for your concert this thursday yea! You guys will rock the house !! I will be there to support you guys =)

Anyways, home now and my day is coming to an end. I shall end my post now and haha, can you guys comment on the selection of songs in my jukebox? What you like or don't like !! Thx so much. Have a great day tomorrow ... Buaiz !!

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Stranger in Moscow - Michael Jackson

Haha. I woke up after noon again for the third time straight this week ... or was it 4 ... or 5 o.o ... but you get the point. After the common test week, my biological clock seems to have altered my sleeping pattern. I only get drowsy after 2 or 3 .. heh ...

Well, at least I dun have to face the problem of lethargy in the afternoon. Usually you'll see me faced plopped on my lunch, on the table, on the floor, today, I'm brimming with energy, dunno how I am going to channel the sudden outburst. Haha. My dad's been nagging at me to sleep early, saying that I won't be able to grow taller, etc. -.- I just nod back at him. Haha.

The sun was out today. Missed him lots lol, but my area still had a smattering of clouds too. I went to take a dip. Really refreshing !! Haha, but I think my trunks broke -.- I need to replace my trunks or I can forget about swimming le. Anyone want to buy me one? Lol. Went home and Dixon called, discussed about projects and stuff. Really still have a whole chunk that I need to do before our group project meeting this friday. I took a quick shower and started on PLB & MFS. I managed to gather alot of resources so I was quite contented. After that, my mom wanted to go to the gym so I accompanied her there. After the gym, I went back, had a late lunch and then went back to my work.

I plan to start my type out tomorrow. Today is plainly research. Oh, I managed to add a radio blog to my baby blog. Haha. It really took me more than an hour. There were alot of complications with the radio blog and so I went directly to the HTML codings and did a major plastic surgery, taking codes apart and adding new codes so that I could proudly display it on my blog front and for all of you guys to listen !!

Don't try that at home. Only for the pros =) *chuckles*

Oh, the clip above is from Michael Jackson's Stranger in Moscow. I really love this song alot. MJ wrote this song while he was on tour in Moscow. Even though he had an army of fans cheering for him, he still felt lonely, felt abandoned. The feeling was bitter cold, he felt like a stranger, a stranger in a crowd. Sometimes, even though I have many friends and a great family by my side, I still feel like a stranger to the world. You feel that no one seems to understand you, even you yourself can't even comprehend your own thoughts and emotions. Everything is bizzare to you and you seek desperately for answers, answers you wish you had but you could not unearth at all. The feeling is just dreadul.

Those are moments when I feel like being alone, to be undisturbed, left in peace by the outside world. Time stops abrubtly and the only person who exists in this world is me. People always ask me why I distant myself from others, they think I'm dao, they think I'm unfriendly, cold, unsociable, you name it! I'm NOT! Sometimes I like my own privacy, that's all and time to reflect on myself. I want to be alone and I really wish people can respect that fact. I'm not a superhuman, I can't always smile, I can be there for you, but not all the time. I am human too after all. I have emotions too. I just like to hide in my shell time after time. I find that my comfort zone. Yes, we have to leave our comfort zone and explore new boundaries and challenge obstacles, but then again, we always have to go back to our little shell one way or another, to a safe haven that you call home.

But, haha, don't get me wrong, I may have my introvert characteristics, and when I'm down and want to be alone, I'll shut myself out to the world, but when I'm sunny, I can be really cheerful raining my smiles wherever I go, of course you'll think that I'm a mad twit. Heh. I know, I'm certainly volatile, but not contradictary ><

Whatever it is, don't misunderstand me. I am a person who likes to mingle with my friends. I enjoy their company but sometimes my actions may tend to be questionable at times like as if you seem to know me but then again you don't, but rest assured, really, if you are willing to be my friend, I promise that I will be as good a friend to you too. My reclusive and cloistered character is but just a minor flaw in me. I am learning to fight this flaw but it takes time and to my friends who have finally understood me, I thank you very much. I really do. You guys are everything to me and I love you guys very much.

So, in a nutshell (no pun intended), the day just went by idly. I spent most of the day on the com doing work (project and blog)

Anyways, look at the time. It's so bloody late and therefore I shall end my post right here. Period.

Good night everyone. May you have an enjoyable wednesday and may the sun come out to play too =)

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Endless Love - The Myth

Ahh. What a sunday. Such a beautiful day. Sparrows are a chirpin' and rabbits are a hoppin' ... what else can ruin this spectacular day ?? -.- sigh ... well the rain for a start. Three days already! I want to swim godamnit!

Anyways, I set my alarm for 10am and I just snored on until 12:09pm. I still remembered the time clearly, cause I had a meeting in town at 1pm and I only had exactly 51 minutes to reach there. I rushed to change, grab a quick brunch of bread and eggs and then cabbed all the way Orchard MRT. I arrived at 12:45 lol ... record time. I can't believe that I reached there 15 minutes early. This goes to show to when there's a will, there's always a way =) Haha.

Jenny was there already and then followed by Jason and Pei Fen. Dixon and Jocelyn were a little while Jerome could not make it. So, we decided to have lunch at Yoshinoya and then had our meeting afterwords. Nothing much, just discussed about BA Society stuff and the schedule of events, tie up some loose knots and after that, the meeting concluded.

Jenny and I went to meet Kristi, Michelle, Han Nee and Ah Boi at Cine to watch X-Men III. T'was a great show indeed. Didn't let the X-Men saga down in anyway but so many people died. *bah* ... there was suppose to be a secret ending. Yeah, we waited 5 minutes for it and it was only a small 5 seconds scene but it told a story too =) I'd rather not say about it, go watch it yourself. Haha.

After that, we went to Taka to accompany michelle to buy her father's day present for her dad. Nothing much, then accompany Kristi to eat at Starbucks at Wisma. Chatted for a while and then went home with Jenny. Today was kinda crowded. Lots of people around, filipino maids too.

I had dinner with my family at the same seafood restaurant that I went with my mom a few weeks ago at Goodwood.

Oh, the clip above is from the movie, The Myth - Endless Love or Mei Li De Shen Hua. I like the song oh so very much. I still remember that time Ai Qi sang the chorus when we went to K. She sang it very well =) Oh btw, this song is not sung by Jackie Chan. It's another version of it and the lyrics are different too =)

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Disney Pyrotechnic Display - Hong Kong Disneyland

Fantasies, dreams that oppose reality but bringing a little joy and happiness into the lives of many people. The clip above is a pyrotechnic display at Hong Kong Disneyland. I had a clip on Euro Disneyland's Fantillusion but the video got screwed up so I replaced it with this one. I hope you guys will still enjoy it =) I managed to catch the Fantillusion in Tokyo Disneyland and I think thats Tokyo's one is so much better. Kinda sad, I don't have a video clip available. My shot a video but I seem to have trouble uploading it. The parade was seriously fanatastic.

Disneyland has really done a tremendous job in bringing a whole lot of happiness into this world. The theme park mystically transports you into a whole new world with a totally magical experience. At Disneyland, you can just forget all your worries and bring the child in you out to just have plain FUN!

I've been to all the Disneyland's around the world, namely, Anaheim in Califronia, Euro in Paris and Tokyo in Japan. I haven't been to Orlando in Florida and Hong Kong in the SAR yet. Hopefully, I can visit them soon =) Haha.

For me, I think that Tokyo's Disney Sea is perhaps the best disney theme park that I have been to. If you guys ever get the chance to go to Tokyo, don;t miss out the chance to visit the SEA Themepark which emphasises on nautical exploration and adventure! Aye! It's totally awesome.

The highlight of Tokyo's DisneySEA is perhaps the BraviSEAmo performance at night. It is a water show centred on the lake in DisneySea and fuses pyrotechnic and water works. Fire and water. How cool is that. The lake will come to life with wonderful water fountains, a flaming dragon will appear and even the volcano in the themepark will erupt with sparks of flames.

Disney's BraviSEAmo - Tokyo DisneySEA

Well, there I've finished typing out my rants. I really want to go to Disneyland again all of a sudden >< I miss the ambience, the wonderment and the magical experience. Anyone want to take me there? Lol. Anyways, I need to get ready and change to leave for the NP String's concert @ VCH. I cya guys later =)

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Whee >< I'm back from the NP Strings concert. I went there today with Kiwi, Jenny, Poon, Joanne, Say Hao, Siti and Simin. Ai Qi could not make it due to other commitments and Evelyn wasn't able to attend cause she had food poisoning. Hey, hope you are feeling better eve =) Take lots of rest !!

Guess what! They played the Spirited Away Medley! HAHA!! I was stunned and excited over it and everyone thought I went mad. Me and Kristi couldn't really keep quiet during the performance, we kept on disturbing each other la. We exchanged our jackets somemore. Bloody lame ah! Haha.

I could say that the concert was a success with a full house! Some of the performers went out of time at certain points but I can' blame them, who wouldn't be nervous when you have a theatre jam packed with arden supporters. The stress man!

After the performance, we went to Lau Pa Sat for dinner. The place was filled with soccer fans watching today's worldcup match. Englan v. Paraguay. The score then was 1-0. The match should be over now and I think the score will still be the same bah. I'm supporting England this time. They have these bands like the LIVESTRONG band that represent the playing nations. A few of my friends were spotted wearing green ones, Brazil none the less. Haha, I want to get mine soon =)

I'm home now and pooped. My uncle made some Wayu beef today and my mom is sorta force-feeding me with it. Lol, can I report an abuse for force-feeding >< Doubt not. Anyways, saturday is over and tomorrow is Sunday. Counting Down to my birthday. Sigh, 19 ... very old >< I really love being 18 so I'm going to cherish my remaining days ... haha .... like I'm going to die like that.

Good Night peeps =) and have a great Sunday !!

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Spirited Away - Animated Music Video

Alas, the common test week has come and gone in a flash. Time sure does fly. Just last week, my mind was in overdrive, attemptimg to remember, formulas, theories, graphs and all the what not.

The weekend is here and its time for me to wind down before the next two weeks of holidays really begin. I just realised that I still have so many projects to complete and the deadlines are set when school reopens. I'm going for the NP Strings concert tomorrow night btw. All the best to the entire crew. Pei Ting Jia you !!

The day has been gloomy. No sun, just endless pouring of rain. Why Mother Earth? Why are you weeping today? It's the end of the Common Tests! Shouldn't you be showering us with the your divine light rays. Can't you give us some warmth? The putrid weather just makes me miserable. All I feel like doing is just to coop up at home and sulk till my face falls of. I've been planning to take a dip in the pool today but the rain is just being too persistant. Sigh.

Oh yeah, I've been wanting to go out and relax for a ver long time. I've been so caught up with school and my cca that I don't even have the slightest chance to enjoy myself. Bah! I really need to a fix a date where I can just go out, enjoy myself and forget about the worries of life. If that is even possible -.- My clothes are all tattered. I need to get new clothes and some new jeans. Can you believe that I've been wearing the SAME pair of jeans to school since forever?!?! Revolting! I know! Feel like ripping that bloody jeans apart and skewering it for all eternity.

Btw, have you guys seen my new glasses? Haha. My dad bought it for me as an early birthday present. I know, i know, some of you guys say that it looks tacky and makes me look like a nerd (thanks for your honesty) but I also wanna thank the rest who think that it looks great. FYI, this pair of specs set my dad back $1,000. I know! Freaking ex la. I was really stunned when I saw the price tag. You'll definitely be seeing me spending most of my time caring for my specs and neglecting all the rest of you >< nah .. joking.

I was listening to some songs today when I chanced upon the theme song from Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece from Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away. I rank this movie as one of my all time favourite movie. NP's Concert Band played that song during their Pop and Classic's concert and I totally fell in love with it! Haha.

The clip that I had just added above is just a sliver of the magnificent movie.

If you don't know about the story, then let give you a brief overview of the story. A girl name, Chihiro accidentally enters a magical realm filled with ghosts, ghouls and everything not humanly possible. She has to use her judgement and wit to escape from this uncanny nightmare with the help of a dragon transforming boy, Haku. It is a movie that will make you laugh endlessly at its totally unpredictable and mind blowing plots and at the same time bring out your emotions. This is what I call a real classical masterpiece.

Oh well, Brian just told me that Channel 8 is broadcasting the show tonight at 8pm. I'm going to try and catch it if I can. Wanna join me? Haha

Does anyone here happens to have the song "Itsumo Nando Demo" which is the theme song for Spirited Away, if you any of you guys have it, can I have it >< ... desperate for it !! Lol

Ok, I gtg now. Everyone enjoy your weekend and the rest of the vacation =)

Au Revoir !!

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Nintendo Wii - Software Lineup

Gah, today's paper didn't turn out the way I had initially expected. When I first got my grubby hands on the paper, I nearly catapulted out of my seat. MCQ 40 marks out 50 .... wow. I was abso-freakinglutely delighted by it but 10 seconds later, I nearly had a heart attack, a fatal one. The paper was freaking screwed la. I went blank for the MCQs -.- I could only answer 10 out of the 20 MCQs confidently. The rest, tikam-tikam >< Section B was better though, I could answer them and am quite sure of the answer. Haha.

After the paper, everyone was having a great debate over who had the correct answer. Lol. Too much brain juice, overflowing. Haha. Oh, Jere insisted to have LAN party soon, I agree =) I want to play games !! I've been so devoid of games that all the gaming enthusiasm in me have been sucked dry by crappy school stuff.

Talking about games, I WANT THE NINTENDO WII !!!

Have you watched thevideo clip? It's like so freakin' awesome la. Imagine playing a video game that keeps you on the edge of your seats, literally. The controls are gyro-sensor enabled, meaning that the game does not rely on buttons and sticks but your very own movement. You swing your control left and it reflects it directly on screen. 100% realism. Furthermore, its not expensive as compared to the XBOX 360 or the PS3. It's at least 2 to 3 times cheaper. Egad! A dream come true. I pretty much think that Nintendo has nailed it again with state-of-the-art and innovative gameplay. A true next generation console. If you are curious about the Nintendo Wii, you can visit the official website at http://wii.nintendo.com/home.html ....

Come experience the next generation of games right at your fingertips. Haha.

Oh, here is another video clip. It's an exclusive nintendo wii game titled Red Steel.

Red Steel - Exclusive to the Nintendo Wii

Heh. Should be enough to keep you guys entertained. Now, I'm going to take a long nap. I'll kick all the twits who dare disturb my slumber >< haha! Au Revoir!

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Eh, I'm back and it's 3 am now. I actually slept all the way till 6 plus. OMG! I only glanced through my CFAS later on and then had dinner and didn't return to my CFAS until 12 midnight o.o Gosh! I am already self-declaring myself on holiday mood. Go and die la CFAS and I have a jolly crew of supporters too. Especially Balaba Kuah. Haha! You rule Stacy!

I really doubt there is anything much to study for CFAS and even Dixon said that he's not going to memorise much things le. Anyhow, my eyes still resemble those of a panda even though I slept a good 8 hours this afternoon. Geez. I didn't even knew it was raining just now. Haha.

I think I'd better go and get forty winks or else tomorrow, my eyes will be so screwed. Lol. Well, at least its a 1:30 paper tomorrow. To all my TF-05ians, its our last paper man, so gambatte and tomorrow we shall officially declare school closed and vacation season open, and also, someone organize a chalet or outing or something. It's been eons since we went out as a whole class!

Cya later =)

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Shou Qian Shou - Taiwanese All Star

Today is Wednesday =) It's a spectacular day. The radiant sun is gleaming ever birghtly and banishing those dastardous clouds into oblivion. The past two days have been rather depressing or ominous. Yes, it was a relief from the continous sunshine last week but I'm welcoming the sun back today because I'm in an extremely good mood. Haha.

I tackled my PLB paper today. I was a little stunned by the magnitude of questions. I almost wanted to bang myself onto the table again -.- but in the end, I was rather please with it. There was just one question that I wasn' really sure about. What are the similarities and differences between Bills of Exchange and Cheques. I jerked when I saw that question. That was the godamn last thing I was reading before I entered the exam hall and there while I attempted that very question, my mind blanked out on me. heh. well, whatever, the paper has concluded and I'm moving on to investment planning. urk!

Waited for Dixon to finish the paper but I think he still had alot to write >< so I left first. Went down with James and Stacy they all to discuss about the questions. Then, left with Jenny and took 151 home. And at this very moment, i'm stoning at my computer screen typing out all these junk >< no life. I want to go out to play. I need more FUN in my boring life. It's just dull, lackluster perhaps, period. I'm always hassling myself with all the unecessary strains in life and not really enjoying life that much, ... yet. I'll probably be going to Sydney after the Common Tests. Then, at least I can relax and destress abit. Yeap. Oh and anyone, going for the NP Strings concert or the ACJC Band concert both at VCH? Should go, come and appreciate the serenade of music =)

Oh yeah, the video clip is Shou Qian Shou or if you translate it, Holding Hands. I think most of you guys are rather acquianted with that song. It's sung by Taiwan singers, an all star crew. Let's promote togetherness and camaraderie among us all. Enjoy =)

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

What a Tuesday. The day has practically been drenched with rain. I can't complain though. I've had enough sun over the weekend that I'm really chao-da now. Haha.

I had my treasury paper today. Most of the questions that I had speculated actually came out and I think that I did pretty well myself with today's paper. 1 down and three more to tackle. Tomorrow's paper will be practice and law of banking. Should be a piece of cake. *gloats* ... nah joking. It's because I've been spending alot of time with my PLB and that's why I have more confidence with it.

Oh, the video clip that you saw earlier. That is a montage from perhaps the world's ultimate game. Top on the charts as the most wanted game in history and still unreleased! I introduce to you, the LEGEND OF ZELDA: Twilight Princess.

The Legend of Zelda revolves around a boy by the name LINK who is destined to save the world of Hyrule from a a greater evil. The game is marvellous because there is so much things that you can explore in the game. It will make you awe in wonderment and take you to a whole new level of experience and gameplay. Trust me on that.

Furthermore, with the introduction of the Nintendo Wii, you can play the game in 3D reality. Seriously damn cool.

I know most of you guys will go HUH! What the freaking hell is that. Not your fault i guess. I don't think most of you guys have any Nintendo systems. Mos probably have the Playstation or the Xbox in tow. I'm not really a fan of mass produced game. I love revolutionary games that bring you to the edge of your seat. Nintendo has given me all that throughout my childhood years and for that I pledge my loyalty to the company that created the fat plumber, Mario, and the yellow rat, Pikachu.

The game is playable on the Nintendo GameCube and the revolutionary Nintendo Wii which is a nex-gen console due to be released in Q3/4 of 2006 =)

Hmm, I think i'll probably go out and jog for a while should the weather permit me =)

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Wedding March - Shinhwa

Heh. It's past midnight and I've just reached home from well, my bad, A WEDDING, not really a social event, although to me, it was a social event. On this blessed day, Mr. Chua Thian Poh's son, Nicholas was getting married to his fiance that he met almost seven years ago. They had an ultra-glam wedding dinner at the Ritz Carlton. Most of the rich have their weddings there because the Ritz possesses one of the biggest ballrooms in town and that has that certain quality and atmosphere at the same time.

Well, Mr. Chua Thian Poh is one of the most influential person in town. He is the chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce along with a trail of titles that he possess, Director, Justice of Peace, etc. Well, wow, the President and certain cabinet ministers like the Deputy PM, Wong Kan Seng and even Tharman, the Education Minister was there to grace to occasion. I managed to see Simon Cheong, Singapore's leading property developer too.

Well, I say, what the big deal. This is a wedding between a couple and you invite a whole number of people whom the bride and groom have probably never heard of and probably never see or hear from again. Well, not their fault, everyone wants a wedding to be the highlight of their life and they want important people to attend and can you believe? The couple have TWO wedding dinners to be held tonight that I attended and tomorrow night. Tonight was for their parents friends and distinguished guests. That's why I was wondering, why all of the bride and groom's friends were old ah gong and ah mahs -.- Tomorrow's dinner would be held for their friends. Sheesh, imagine. 2,000 +++ people o.o .... wow ....

My wedding, I want it simple and sweet. I only want the people I love and I care for to be there. I don't want any bigshot hoo-haa to bloody grace my wedding. It's mine and my wife's wedding. NOT HIS or HERs! Get LOST! We should get the limelight, not some old fogey. But then again, knowing my family, My wedding will have thousands of guests again. Family tradition. My parent's wedding was considered one of the largest back then. It was held at the Mandarin hotel and they had TWO .... omfreakin'g ... TWO floors for the wedding.

My poor mom and dad had to go thank, take pictures and shake hands with each table that numbered to the hundreds. The second floor, they had a giant projecter, projecting whatever was happening on the first floor. Sheesh. I watched the video with the part where usually, the bride, groom and their parents go thank their guests after each event, you know the one where when you leave the ballroom after dinner. Yesh. That's the one, the tape ran for more than 30 minutes. Goodness ...

Anyways, I didn't tell you guys that I was representing my grandfather tonight. Today was my great grandmother's err .. 96 ? 94th birthday and therefore, he could not make it. My mom and bro went to to birthday dinner while my dad and I went to *grace* the wedding. My mom later told me that my grandparents didn't like this Chua fellow. Yes, he is bloody rich, but his beginnings were shady. He was a smuggler and smuggled himself to riches. Not many people know that and me disclosing this fact is putting my life on the life. .... who cares. But don't blame him though, he worked hard for it so I have nothing to comment about it.

So, many people aspire to be rich one day but always take the right path. Most people have values in within them, while aspiring to succeed in this seriously competitive world but once they attain riches, all their values become eroded, flushed down the toilet bowl. That is something that all of us have to learn too. Also, I believe that a person should always be honest with what he or she does. GAIN RESPECT. I think that's the most important thing. So what if you're rich but no one likes you. What if one day you lose all your money, who is going to be there for you. That, in fact, is a sad reality and I know people who have encountered this sad fate.

So, always gain respect of the fellow people you meet. Don't snub them and think you're bigger or greater than them, and again I know some people who are like that so, I implore you to gai guo zi xin =)

Oh, I met alot of people today. Bored ma, so go chit chat. I met a guy who was a major property developer. Kind of a funny fella who is kinda loud too. He kept on complaining about some club membership thing. We had a lengthy discussion about them. Then, sitting next to me was a guy who owned a shipping company that makes millions. He said shipping industry on the rise, I say ok, i'll take your advice and invest ... lol ... joking.

Dad had lots of friends too and I was introduced to lots of people. There was this guy who headed the Jurong GRC. He gave me a namecard and told me that if I was interested in initiating programmes or anything whatsoever, find him ... but the again, I don;t live in Jurong -.- .....

Anyways, the evening was great, the meal good but so over rated. I'm tired now and I shall go to sleep and dream in my la-la land =}

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I Not Stupid Too Clip

Crap. It's sunday already -.- man ... and I'm still struggling with my Treasury. I practically have no idea what to study you know. Sigh.

Hmm, I realised I didn't blog yesterday. Sorry about that. Yesterday was just another day. I managed to finish up my investment planning and then went out with my mom and brother to the boutique. Not many people today though and I just had my treasury noted in my hand the whole day. Pathetic rite -.- really no life. Life is such a monotony lar .... dread ....

Had dinner at Sun with Moon yesterday, which is this cool and funky jap restaurant at wheelocks. You usually need to get a reservation on weekends or you won't nab a seat if you just walk in. The restaurant is famous for its half-broiled salmon sushi. Seriously Scrumptious!

I was watching I Not Stupid Too with my mom yesterday. First time actually. No, didn't cry la but I totally agree that if not some but many teens live such lives or similar ones. A society that is entrenched with kiasuism .... such a sad reality. Times change and people need to change too. Parents cannot always assume full authority and believe that they are always right. After all, aren't parents human too?

I personally believe that a family is the most important thing in the world to an individual. A strong and positive family upbringing is a definite necessity for all children. I'm glad to say though, parents are now opening up to their children and eradicating this parent-child boundary and being their friends instead.

My mom always listens to what I have to say and I'm deeply appreciated for the effort that she takes to listen to all the garbage I have to say to her and of course, we teens should not take things for granted and listen to them once in a while to understand better. This sort of communication is priceless. I cherish this ability to communicate with my mother. We can sort problems out easily. We have fights over thins but in the end, we still love one another. That's all the counts to me. The ability to communicate, to love, that is the most important thing in the world.

You saw the clip just now. It shows parents who want the best for their children, what they did was no ill-intent, they nag at them day and night, they scold them all because they want to see their children succeed; however, they failed to listen to their children and in the end, the end result was still the same.

Hmm, yea, so I've said what I wanna say. Lol. Anyways, the gala at the Ritz will be starting soon. I need to get changed and there goes my time to study too. bleargh. Hope you folks have a great evening. A Happy Sunday to y'all =)

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Click PLAY to listen to I'M LOVIN' IT by WANG LEE HOM

Heh. Lovin' life =) That's how life should be lived. No worries, no strees, just lots of fun and entertainment under the sun every SINGLE day =) Well, yea, you can throw your sticks and stones at me but hey, can't a man dream? Haha.

How was my today you ask! Splendid! I managed to really study. I finished PLB and I finally memorized all the shit in it and actually understand. Haha. ok, I know, I hao lian, but you just need a little motivation and concentration and you got yourself a concoction for success and victory *grins*

Hmm, I managed to go outdoors to breathe a little fresh air today which was really great. The weather was beatiful today. Sun with wind, just like the Bahamas. If only the beach just a stone's throw away from my house.

Eh, I went to my grandma's house today to study and WOAH, I got the shock of my life. My auntie was holding her tea party and all her friends brought along their tykes to play around. The whole house was ripped apart and the weenie children had erected (hem .. no pun intended) a mini-castle of their own. Sheesh, I wish I had my own castle. Well, I stuck out like a sore thumb so I retreated into one of the rooms and mugged for the rest of the day.

Mom fetched me later at the evening and then we went home to park the car and then walked to Greenwood which was a 5 minutes walk away from our house. There you can find all the posh restaurants, ranging from western cuisine to north indian cuisine and to japanese cuisine, you name it. We settled for seafood and had Maine Lobster for dinner. Yum =) Then, just before we reached home, we had gelato to top off our splendid evening. Haha =)

Oh, one of my uncle passed on yesterday from an apparent heart attack and my dad is attending his funeral in Jakarta tonight. I wish him a solemn goodbye and hope that he has gone to a better place.

My day is about to end I guess, I'll probably start try to read up a little on investment planning tonight before I hit the sack. To everyone, good night =) and don't forget to leave your worries behind and live life like it should be, right Lee Hom? Haha. Ciao!

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I had my hair cut today. No, it wasn't planned. My mom forced me to -.- She exaggerated to the extent that as if my hair looked like the amazon and in it lived gargantuan flesh-eating monsters and puny tribesmen yodelling. dotz. Collapsing under her incessant nagging, I heaved a long sigh and called the salon.

The weather was perfectly *peachy* rain, shine, rain, shine. It's a SAUNA out here you dimwits! Not, perfectly peachy. Blasted Singapore weather. My mom was complaining about it too. I told her, wait for snow to come and her face instantly lit up and said "I would love to have that weather all year round" I stared at her stunned and I said to her, "the heatwave must have cooked your brains!" She laughed, then I laughed. Haha -.- .. sorry.

Imagine a snowy negative 14 degrees all year round. How nice, you don't have to worry about sweat, your complexion will improve tremendously from the weather, you get to build a snowman with a brinjal as his nose, you get to buy scarves, gloves and a coat and actually wear them!! Hooray?!

Once in a while, yes, its AWESOME! 365 days a year .... err ... fly me to the bahamas, i'll live there happily sipping my cocktail ... what a life

So, studied on and off today. Nothing much was really absorbed into my brain. Probably over-heated and malfunctioned from last sems exam and bAoc that it has refused to function again ... heh ...

My hair btw is bloody short. You see I have this important dinner on Sunday. Apparently the who's who in town will be there. All the glamour chics and the suave guys. I think it's being hosted by the chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. So, I have to entertain guests and having to look smart, I had to get a suit done,cut hair, etc.

You know, I have had enough of these social dinners or whatsover, when I was first thrusted into such limelight, I enjoyed it with all the beautiful people around and the scrumptious foods, the magnificent decor and stuff but its just a facade. You begin to dread it event by event, i dunno, maybe I have no life. I earlier mentioned that I didn't really like shopping, now social events. OMG! What's the matter with this poor chap. Quick, send him to the mental insitute.

Oh well, not my fault, perhaps i'll never grow up to be a socialite. I abhore talking to strangers and those whom I have no similar interests whatsover. This still doesn't mean you should conclude, ok this guy = unfriendly, move on. I'm still an easily approachable guy and usually the people at social events are adults so really no similar interests and the only topic we can talk about is school. My replies would be YES, NO, DUNNO & MAYBE, with the occassional but rare open ended answers. So, you can actually come and talk to me and get a convo going and NO i'm not dao. I always give people that I maintain an impression of arrogance. I have no idea why ><

Anyway, my mom brought my brother and his motley crew to the botanic gardens to play in the evening which finally gave me the perfect opportunity to utilize the peace and serenity of the house to maximize my ability to absorb more knowledge into my already over-flowing brain. whooppee.

So, my day is almost over, I'm going to hit back to my lecture notes and get my brain (sigh) cracking again. Ole ~

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