Tuesday is here! which means i came back from my weekend holiday to malaysia just yesterday!
3 days of quality time with the family in the hills of Janda Baik! if you do get a chance do check out the place, it is beautiful, with lovely crisp air, and great clear rivers. it was nice spending the weekend there, just resting, playing Mahjong and Cluedo with the family, talking, and sleeping and taking a break from the hustle-bustle of life.
I guess me and Mat must be growing up, because i think we have become a lot more civilised with each other. Maybe because we have things in common now, and we have more things to talk about. Taking it slow works well for my family, and the time spent by the river, or walking around the gardens was soothing for my family.
long car rides give me lots of time to think about things, and clear my head on some stuff :)
The FOOD! Grrreat! damn! i ate a lot... too much at every meal >.< now have gained weight D: sadness... must find away to lose it all, especially with Macau coming up and with Christmas round the corner! oh no! But Malaysian food is so much better (less hygiene = better taste) and a lot cheaper than in S'pore, haha, or maybe because mom knew all the hotspots to check out. still, good food! yumm.... xP
Well now back to the routine of Army, not that routine, afterall, i did go for Hip Hop Dance Lesson with Yeong Chyun after camp today, was fun! let's do this again soon :)
am i glad i can take breaks like this, its restorative for the soul! Love my family, and can't wait to go Macau in Dec!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
You know that i could Use Somebody
2 tracks in my head as i go around today!
1) Use Somebody - We are Kings
Someone like you and all you know and how you speak
Countless lovers under cover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Croon! oh croon, good to walk to, and just play in my head :)
2) You're So Beautiful - Flight of the Conchords
You're so beuatiful;
Like a Tree
or ceramics or something
You're so beautiful;
like a high class prostitute
You're so beautiful!
You could be a part.... time... model....
spend part of your time modeling,
and part of your Timmmmmme.
Next to MEEEEEEEEEEE
...
...
and the rest of your time at your normal job
My title was almost "you're so beautiful; Like a Tree" because its a nice line!
Today was GOOOT! so good that i replaced the D with a T. 3 planned meetings and 2 happy coincidences!
Half days at camp are great when you make use of it!
Planned Person #1: like Traveling to Tampines to meet Piggy!
Planned Person#2: but stopping by Kembangan to see Chiaps for a bit!
Happy Coincidence #1: At Kembangan met Vanessa, the Guitar Senior, and chatted our way to Tanah Merah.
After talking with Piggy and friend for a while, went for lunch, before going in the direction of Novena
Planned Person #3: SamBran has found a study place at TTS Hosp, and chatted over forgetfully unpaid Brownie and Ice Cream! haha!
Happy Coincidence #2: On the way home, bumped into Sendy as we got out of the train! and always a great pleasure to speak to!
Things just fell into place today :) everything went right, and tonight i'm gonna get some sleep, and travel out to Malaysia Tomorrow! woo~ Malaysia Holiday weekend :D Family time FTW.
Gonna go pack! see you on tuesday!
1) Use Somebody - We are Kings
Someone like you and all you know and how you speak
Countless lovers under cover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Croon! oh croon, good to walk to, and just play in my head :)
2) You're So Beautiful - Flight of the Conchords
You're so beuatiful;
Like a Tree
or ceramics or something
You're so beautiful;
like a high class prostitute
You're so beautiful!
You could be a part.... time... model....
spend part of your time modeling,
and part of your Timmmmmme.
Next to MEEEEEEEEEEE
...
...
and the rest of your time at your normal job
My title was almost "you're so beautiful; Like a Tree" because its a nice line!
Today was GOOOT! so good that i replaced the D with a T. 3 planned meetings and 2 happy coincidences!
Half days at camp are great when you make use of it!
Planned Person #1: like Traveling to Tampines to meet Piggy!
Planned Person#2: but stopping by Kembangan to see Chiaps for a bit!
Happy Coincidence #1: At Kembangan met Vanessa, the Guitar Senior, and chatted our way to Tanah Merah.
After talking with Piggy and friend for a while, went for lunch, before going in the direction of Novena
Planned Person #3: SamBran has found a study place at TTS Hosp, and chatted over forgetfully unpaid Brownie and Ice Cream! haha!
Happy Coincidence #2: On the way home, bumped into Sendy as we got out of the train! and always a great pleasure to speak to!
Things just fell into place today :) everything went right, and tonight i'm gonna get some sleep, and travel out to Malaysia Tomorrow! woo~ Malaysia Holiday weekend :D Family time FTW.
Gonna go pack! see you on tuesday!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A Family that Games together
Too bad Dad couldn't join us today, as we concluded another awesome trip to The Mind Cafe! this time we went to the prinsep St. one, near Dhoby Ghaut. and instead of Dad, we were joined by Heng Hwee, who is a silent killer when it comes to games, haha.
The long games are fun, the more you invest into a game, the more rewards you get out of it. Though it was fun to have those short games where you can just go crazy! Slap-a-gory is still on my mind! haha!
Can't wait for the next time i get to do this :D i usually spend my off days on it, so maybe Jan we can go again? its good to spend quality time such as this with the family, especially when i'm out almost every day of the week. Family is important and must find ways to connect.
Good week ahead! and to end it all off, going on a Malaysia trip this weekend!
Anyone wants to come to my house to bake cookies for Christmas? Mom has started her Fruit Cake Spree, maybe i should sneek in some baking time too!
The long games are fun, the more you invest into a game, the more rewards you get out of it. Though it was fun to have those short games where you can just go crazy! Slap-a-gory is still on my mind! haha!
Can't wait for the next time i get to do this :D i usually spend my off days on it, so maybe Jan we can go again? its good to spend quality time such as this with the family, especially when i'm out almost every day of the week. Family is important and must find ways to connect.
Good week ahead! and to end it all off, going on a Malaysia trip this weekend!
Anyone wants to come to my house to bake cookies for Christmas? Mom has started her Fruit Cake Spree, maybe i should sneek in some baking time too!
Monday, November 09, 2009
Saturday Duty
I don't like saturday duties.
it makes me so tired! and then i go home and Sunday and sleep. then its monday >.<
Dammit. its Monday. oh well, get on with the week.
Got the weekend to look forward to! plus i've got off on wednesday and friday! whee!
it makes me so tired! and then i go home and Sunday and sleep. then its monday >.<
Dammit. its Monday. oh well, get on with the week.
Got the weekend to look forward to! plus i've got off on wednesday and friday! whee!
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
WEEEEEEEEEEK (its been a long week)
ITS BEEN A LONG WEEK. and its not even over yet >.<
but it has been a GOOOOOOOD WEEEEEEEK (thats a good long week :D)
Picnic Monday was fabulous, and oh-so-right! - I Love have such a spontaneous Best Friend :] totally awesome randomness and Beard Papa and weird looks as i carry a real picnic basket on the bus. haha. PICNIC FTW!
House Visit Tuesday, was very little house visit, a lot on getting to know Melee, and all round awesome. Stories have been spilled, but in all confidence, and hopefully evenn after Melee ORD's we'll keep in close contact. Friends such as these are definitely worth having :)
RP BP (Regimental Police Basketball Players) TIRING! but fun to get out and play games again, itching since i didn't get a chance to play canoe polo on Sun. i'm still learning how to be a good team sports player, but for now it'll suffice!
Thursday Duty till friday, I'll prolly be shagged out on friday, following which there will be Duty on Saturday TOO! but i'll be home on Sunday to celebrate Botak/Ah Boy's Birthday! he'll be 3-years-old now! haha, little bugger :D
But damn, this week seems just WAAAAY tooo long. damn tired already >.< how to survive to the weekend? HOW?
but it has been a GOOOOOOOD WEEEEEEEK (thats a good long week :D)
Picnic Monday was fabulous, and oh-so-right! - I Love have such a spontaneous Best Friend :] totally awesome randomness and Beard Papa and weird looks as i carry a real picnic basket on the bus. haha. PICNIC FTW!
House Visit Tuesday, was very little house visit, a lot on getting to know Melee, and all round awesome. Stories have been spilled, but in all confidence, and hopefully evenn after Melee ORD's we'll keep in close contact. Friends such as these are definitely worth having :)
RP BP (Regimental Police Basketball Players) TIRING! but fun to get out and play games again, itching since i didn't get a chance to play canoe polo on Sun. i'm still learning how to be a good team sports player, but for now it'll suffice!
Thursday Duty till friday, I'll prolly be shagged out on friday, following which there will be Duty on Saturday TOO! but i'll be home on Sunday to celebrate Botak/Ah Boy's Birthday! he'll be 3-years-old now! haha, little bugger :D
But damn, this week seems just WAAAAY tooo long. damn tired already >.< how to survive to the weekend? HOW?
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Legged Out
Boy am i pooped! that's my favourite way of saying i'm tired at the moment. its so much nicer to say 'Boy! i'm pooped!" than 'Wah Damn Shag' or the plain 'i'm tired'
Anywhoo, came home from another brilliant day of Canoe Polo. i really have no 'Court-Sense' whatsoever >.< makes it tough for me to play team sports. but here's the conundrum.
Don't have a 'Court-Sense' --> Bad at Team Sports --> Play less or even don't play team sports
instead i've got to change this! and break from this spiral!
Keep trying to play and learn (might step on a few toes!) --> get better --> play more team sports!
haha, let's hope my Canoe Polo will help with this :D
I've spent many an hour on foot in the past few days.
I went on my own little adventure on Saturday. my only objectives were 1) Go check out the courses at the Jap Association. 2) Check out some Dance classes.
855 Bus - travelled to Jap Assn, missed a stop, took a bus back
ClubBus - took the Assn Bus to Orchard Road, and decided to walk!
Orchard Road Walk - walked down orchard road, taking in all the people and roadshows and miscellaneous things going on
Emerald Hill Walk - here's where my adventure begins! at somerset station, decided to turn off and check out the Alley with Acid Bar, and other old fashion housing. Ended up walking Emerald Hill, and green eyeing with jealousy, all the expats that have rented the gorgeous old fashion housing at Emerald hill. i want friends there, haha.
Newton Walk - got obscenely lost, and while trying to find my bearings, walked all the way to Newton MRT Station.
MRT- oh wait, nope - WALK - to Orchard Road again! and this time walk on the opposite side of the road, to check out the WiiResort Roadshow :D, they got Singapore National Bowler to play the public in Wii Bowling. i don't think he did very well, but enough to win i guess.
Dhoby Ghaut Walk - walked to SMU, to check out Studio Wu, a possible place to go instead of O school, nearer home too! (and straight bus 65)
by this time, its 5 pm, and time to join Family for dinner at Jurong East!
City Hall Walk - through SMU, to Raffles City, to take MRT from City Hall
MRT City Hall to Jurong East - meet family for Dinner and FINALLY GET TO SIT DOWN! haha, it was fun walking around town!
then to compensate for upper body, my hands are pooped from rowing so much. we played with nets today! and it totally changes the dynamic, played first to 5, but tied at 4:4, too tired to continue, haha, hopefully Esther and June come agian next week! Time to pull ZT and Milks to go!
now i'm just gonna bum on my com till 10 pm, and go sleep :) my weekends are no longer boring, i'm getting my ass out and moving!
Anywhoo, came home from another brilliant day of Canoe Polo. i really have no 'Court-Sense' whatsoever >.< makes it tough for me to play team sports. but here's the conundrum.
Don't have a 'Court-Sense' --> Bad at Team Sports --> Play less or even don't play team sports
instead i've got to change this! and break from this spiral!
Keep trying to play and learn (might step on a few toes!) --> get better --> play more team sports!
haha, let's hope my Canoe Polo will help with this :D
I've spent many an hour on foot in the past few days.
I went on my own little adventure on Saturday. my only objectives were 1) Go check out the courses at the Jap Association. 2) Check out some Dance classes.
855 Bus - travelled to Jap Assn, missed a stop, took a bus back
ClubBus - took the Assn Bus to Orchard Road, and decided to walk!
Orchard Road Walk - walked down orchard road, taking in all the people and roadshows and miscellaneous things going on
Emerald Hill Walk - here's where my adventure begins! at somerset station, decided to turn off and check out the Alley with Acid Bar, and other old fashion housing. Ended up walking Emerald Hill, and green eyeing with jealousy, all the expats that have rented the gorgeous old fashion housing at Emerald hill. i want friends there, haha.
Newton Walk - got obscenely lost, and while trying to find my bearings, walked all the way to Newton MRT Station.
MRT- oh wait, nope - WALK - to Orchard Road again! and this time walk on the opposite side of the road, to check out the WiiResort Roadshow :D, they got Singapore National Bowler to play the public in Wii Bowling. i don't think he did very well, but enough to win i guess.
Dhoby Ghaut Walk - walked to SMU, to check out Studio Wu, a possible place to go instead of O school, nearer home too! (and straight bus 65)
by this time, its 5 pm, and time to join Family for dinner at Jurong East!
City Hall Walk - through SMU, to Raffles City, to take MRT from City Hall
MRT City Hall to Jurong East - meet family for Dinner and FINALLY GET TO SIT DOWN! haha, it was fun walking around town!
then to compensate for upper body, my hands are pooped from rowing so much. we played with nets today! and it totally changes the dynamic, played first to 5, but tied at 4:4, too tired to continue, haha, hopefully Esther and June come agian next week! Time to pull ZT and Milks to go!
now i'm just gonna bum on my com till 10 pm, and go sleep :) my weekends are no longer boring, i'm getting my ass out and moving!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Epicsode I: The Umpire Strikes Beck
Yes! that's right, that's one of the ways to spend and off day!
played tennis and swam with kenneth today, and totally made use of the Hot Sun, Weather Forecast: Thuderstorm MY ASS! hahaha
if e-stalker is reading this, do tag! you know who you are!
But yes, it was a fun day today, got to do an activity, watch TV, and swim in awesome! haha
I'm slightly sunburnt and i'm tired, best feeling ever!
played tennis and swam with kenneth today, and totally made use of the Hot Sun, Weather Forecast: Thuderstorm MY ASS! hahaha
if e-stalker is reading this, do tag! you know who you are!
But yes, it was a fun day today, got to do an activity, watch TV, and swim in awesome! haha
I'm slightly sunburnt and i'm tired, best feeling ever!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Me Myself, and my thunder
hmm... people seeing this post before i officially post it will wonder why i posted with a title and no contents, haha, MY MISTAKE! accidentally pressed enter, didn't think it would just post my post like that >.<
I had a good day today! afterall, it was my off day, and i always have to ensure i make it good :) woke up to the smell of rain, which kinda ruined my plans to go swimming, i like the rain, so i don't blame it! but it all cleared up soon, which allowed me to take a dip and do a few laps.
came home and thought about how to spend my day, and decided that it would be a day dedicated to myself, no need to rely on others to make it work, but just learn to spend some quality time with good ol' me :D so first off, i went to Queensway shopping center to look for my sleeveless hoodie!
2 things came out awesome from this
1) i got myself a nice sleeveless hoodie and a short sleeve hoodie all for only $55! i will definitely be going back to look for more clothes soon.
2) i met Amelia! haha, she is such a doll :) Amelia was in the 29th Council along with Nick and Yin Wei, and i was so stunned to see her at Queensway shopping center, especially since she stays in loyang (Changi), and especially especially because she looked so cute! hahaha
so walked around with her, met her friend Jinn (i think that's how its spelt, but it my mind its spelt Djinn, haha like Genie XD), but left them to go get my hoodies, and split up with them at bout 2+
next stop! TJC! travelled from Redhill to Bedok, one of the few time i go to bedok instead of Tanah Merah, cuz i wanted to grab a bite before going to school. And when i did reach school, didn't spend very long there, as Mr Hsi wanted to go Katong too! Off to HobbySg we go, and i want to lease my hands of Sorin Markov at a pretty price of $30! haha, meanwhile, watched Mr Hsi draft, and got my self some Unhinged packs to draft with Mat tmr! ++ Magic fix for the day DONE ++
Mr Hsi sends me home, which leaves the only thing i REALLY wanted to do for the day. and that was to watch (500) days of Summer. I've been thinking/talking/obsessing over the movie for so long that i would have hated myself for not watching it just because i couldn't find a date. i still wish i had someone to watch it with, but it was good as is :)
I get it. the movie was just... right. it sat just so well with me. my word after watching is 'Just' haha wierd word. but it was just so right! i can't explain it. but it seems to put away all my fears and concerns and obsessions for the moment. it is the right time to watch it, and i left the theatre and went all the way home with such a smile on my face. to whoever was so inspired to do this movie, thank you.
Zooey Deschanel is awesome. crush. haha
next on my movie list i must get down to watching that Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Juno... yes i know i'm horribly backdated, but i really want to watch that :)
if there's anything i've learnt is that i've got to find who i am, my own interests and my own personality, that is how i'll need to live life, not leeching of others anymore.
today was a good day.
i've been hearing this song in my head the whole day:
" your voice, was the soundtrack of my summer,
and unlike any other
you'll always be my thunder"
haha, silly (500) of Summer.
AWESOME.
I had a good day today! afterall, it was my off day, and i always have to ensure i make it good :) woke up to the smell of rain, which kinda ruined my plans to go swimming, i like the rain, so i don't blame it! but it all cleared up soon, which allowed me to take a dip and do a few laps.
came home and thought about how to spend my day, and decided that it would be a day dedicated to myself, no need to rely on others to make it work, but just learn to spend some quality time with good ol' me :D so first off, i went to Queensway shopping center to look for my sleeveless hoodie!
2 things came out awesome from this
1) i got myself a nice sleeveless hoodie and a short sleeve hoodie all for only $55! i will definitely be going back to look for more clothes soon.
2) i met Amelia! haha, she is such a doll :) Amelia was in the 29th Council along with Nick and Yin Wei, and i was so stunned to see her at Queensway shopping center, especially since she stays in loyang (Changi), and especially especially because she looked so cute! hahaha
so walked around with her, met her friend Jinn (i think that's how its spelt, but it my mind its spelt Djinn, haha like Genie XD), but left them to go get my hoodies, and split up with them at bout 2+
next stop! TJC! travelled from Redhill to Bedok, one of the few time i go to bedok instead of Tanah Merah, cuz i wanted to grab a bite before going to school. And when i did reach school, didn't spend very long there, as Mr Hsi wanted to go Katong too! Off to HobbySg we go, and i want to lease my hands of Sorin Markov at a pretty price of $30! haha, meanwhile, watched Mr Hsi draft, and got my self some Unhinged packs to draft with Mat tmr! ++ Magic fix for the day DONE ++
Mr Hsi sends me home, which leaves the only thing i REALLY wanted to do for the day. and that was to watch (500) days of Summer. I've been thinking/talking/obsessing over the movie for so long that i would have hated myself for not watching it just because i couldn't find a date. i still wish i had someone to watch it with, but it was good as is :)
I get it. the movie was just... right. it sat just so well with me. my word after watching is 'Just' haha wierd word. but it was just so right! i can't explain it. but it seems to put away all my fears and concerns and obsessions for the moment. it is the right time to watch it, and i left the theatre and went all the way home with such a smile on my face. to whoever was so inspired to do this movie, thank you.
Zooey Deschanel is awesome. crush. haha
next on my movie list i must get down to watching that Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Juno... yes i know i'm horribly backdated, but i really want to watch that :)
if there's anything i've learnt is that i've got to find who i am, my own interests and my own personality, that is how i'll need to live life, not leeching of others anymore.
today was a good day.
i've been hearing this song in my head the whole day:
" your voice, was the soundtrack of my summer,
and unlike any other
you'll always be my thunder"
haha, silly (500) of Summer.
AWESOME.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
2 duties and an Off
Just finished a slew of alternate duties! that means Monday was in camp, came back on Tuesday, to go back to camp on wed and return thurs. but its all good, cuz i know when i return on friday, i'll get all the rest i need since i took off on Friday! WOO! OFF FTW!
haha, though without Jeremy in the office this week it has been.... quite the rocky week. some days no regulars, i don't get anything done, but towards the end of this week, have had to clear up alot of shit that i caused... sigh... its all part of the learning process, i know, but still is tough to go through it. if you wanna know, will tell you all about it if we meet up, not good to post all over the WWW with the whole security matters and such.
I'm gonna sleep at a good time tonight, then can conserve energy for tomorrow! haha, even though i haven't got much planned, i still intend to have a good off tomorrow! the only worry is being called back to camp >.< hopefully not.
I forget that even if things are not the way i want them to be, it takes patience and efort to turn any situation better. and most of the time i'm just being short sighted, i must learn to give thanks for the things i have currently :) Thanks!
haha, though without Jeremy in the office this week it has been.... quite the rocky week. some days no regulars, i don't get anything done, but towards the end of this week, have had to clear up alot of shit that i caused... sigh... its all part of the learning process, i know, but still is tough to go through it. if you wanna know, will tell you all about it if we meet up, not good to post all over the WWW with the whole security matters and such.
I'm gonna sleep at a good time tonight, then can conserve energy for tomorrow! haha, even though i haven't got much planned, i still intend to have a good off tomorrow! the only worry is being called back to camp >.< hopefully not.
I forget that even if things are not the way i want them to be, it takes patience and efort to turn any situation better. and most of the time i'm just being short sighted, i must learn to give thanks for the things i have currently :) Thanks!
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Duty makes my head throb
When i resolved to be quiet with my thoughts more often, i'd never thought it'd get so noisy up there. even when its just my thoughts, i'm not very coherent! that's not good >.<
made a wasted trip to BBDC, because i thought i had driving lesson but apparently not. but on my trip home, my head was buzzing away with things i have to do/check/attend to, and for some strange reason i feel a little unsettled, like i want to burst out and settle everything, haha.
Whatever it is, i've got to get some of it off my mind!
8.5 days of leave left
6 will be used for Family Macau Trip in Dec
1 for 16th Oct, i deserve a break
half for 24th Nov :) i won't forget this year!
half for 29th Dec to go for driving
and a whole bunch of off to spend! woo!
then there's the matter of 16th. i want to find someone to watch 500 days of Summer with! its kind of a bummer that i haven't been able to find anyone yet >.< all of them having exams of some sort... shucks... demoralising. but i shan't give up yet!
got a whole slew of duties next week but at least i've got Deepavali duty to get a day of off! woo!
-bleh-
-bleh-bleh-bleh-
why? why aren't i satisfied! must be thankful for wht i've got!
made a wasted trip to BBDC, because i thought i had driving lesson but apparently not. but on my trip home, my head was buzzing away with things i have to do/check/attend to, and for some strange reason i feel a little unsettled, like i want to burst out and settle everything, haha.
Whatever it is, i've got to get some of it off my mind!
8.5 days of leave left
6 will be used for Family Macau Trip in Dec
1 for 16th Oct, i deserve a break
half for 24th Nov :) i won't forget this year!
half for 29th Dec to go for driving
and a whole bunch of off to spend! woo!
then there's the matter of 16th. i want to find someone to watch 500 days of Summer with! its kind of a bummer that i haven't been able to find anyone yet >.< all of them having exams of some sort... shucks... demoralising. but i shan't give up yet!
got a whole slew of duties next week but at least i've got Deepavali duty to get a day of off! woo!
-bleh-
-bleh-bleh-bleh-
why? why aren't i satisfied! must be thankful for wht i've got!
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Skype on Ubuntu
Hello people who visit my blog!
if you happen to have Skype, add me on Skype: Jonathan Heng, Singapore or 'folioglitz'. after a whole day of fiddling with my Ubuntu (hopefully i haven't corrupted anything)
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screw that... just had my first test call with Dad, and looks like the Mic Problem still is there. now i have to go get an external mike or something to get it working. but we will get there! Very soon can have Webchat with my friends!!!
haha. other than that, i think today was kinda unproductive. Didn't do anything to particular interest. basically woke late, fiddled with my MTG Decks, and getting Skype on my Ubuntu system (much much more troublesome, but still UBUNTU RULES!)
I've been thinking about what i can do on my own... some personal hobby so that i can do in my own free time... any suggestions?
if you happen to have Skype, add me on Skype: Jonathan Heng, Singapore or 'folioglitz'. after a whole day of fiddling with my Ubuntu (hopefully i haven't corrupted anything)
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screw that... just had my first test call with Dad, and looks like the Mic Problem still is there. now i have to go get an external mike or something to get it working. but we will get there! Very soon can have Webchat with my friends!!!
haha. other than that, i think today was kinda unproductive. Didn't do anything to particular interest. basically woke late, fiddled with my MTG Decks, and getting Skype on my Ubuntu system (much much more troublesome, but still UBUNTU RULES!)
I've been thinking about what i can do on my own... some personal hobby so that i can do in my own free time... any suggestions?
Mythic Rare
WTF!!!! only raghav will understand this next sentence:
I've got 2 Kalitas the Blood Ghet... and...
a SORIN MARKOV FOIL!!!!! WTF WTF WTF!
maybe i'll sell it... the price is like $40+ at the moment i think! better sell before its too late!
I've got 2 Kalitas the Blood Ghet... and...
a SORIN MARKOV FOIL!!!!! WTF WTF WTF!
maybe i'll sell it... the price is like $40+ at the moment i think! better sell before its too late!
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Calling in Sick
Hi ya'll! finally got down to changing my blog skin. no more stupid "BAKEDPOTATOE has not logged in for 90 days" crap anymore. the reason i've got the time to do this is cuz i'm at home, sick. stupid Haze finally got to me... grrr....
oh well, at lease it give me some time off from work to rest and recuperate, and think about/plan what i'm gonna do with the rest of this year.
I've finally got my Corporal Rank! woo! (}} or (>> haha that is sort what the rank looks like look for me and i'll show you! woo. that means higher pay next month... AND BACKPAY! for Aug and Sept! feels like enlisting early was all worth while ;)
because of that, there's 2 things coming up at the end of the year. 1) MAATT, basically the Spec Course which allows me to become a 3SG! only problem? its in Dec, which means i won't get to go on holiday with family... sadness... 2) Ex Odyssey, this bomb is totally screwing up my plans. >.<>.< argh... will just have to see how the plans go and maybe do a short trip somewhere. afterall, it is all about the family, not so much the place.
Despite the inclement weather (i don't know why, but 'inclement' is one of the buzz words for Army, 'please take care of your health, and watch out for inclement weather', like huh? what does 'inclement' even mean anyway?) i've been spending quite a good week so far. Duty makes the week fly by. Tuesday had Driving lesson, and yesterday evening met Ber for Dinner. and even though i got 2 days MC i'm not gonna waste it. got Movie with Varun tonight, and not sure about tomorrow, but shall take things as they come.
oh well, better go get some rest, oh and take my medicine, i'm awfully forgetful when it comes to such things... oh well.. toodloo!
oh well, at lease it give me some time off from work to rest and recuperate, and think about/plan what i'm gonna do with the rest of this year.
I've finally got my Corporal Rank! woo! (}} or (>> haha that is sort what the rank looks like look for me and i'll show you! woo. that means higher pay next month... AND BACKPAY! for Aug and Sept! feels like enlisting early was all worth while ;)
because of that, there's 2 things coming up at the end of the year. 1) MAATT, basically the Spec Course which allows me to become a 3SG! only problem? its in Dec, which means i won't get to go on holiday with family... sadness... 2) Ex Odyssey, this bomb is totally screwing up my plans. >.<>.< argh... will just have to see how the plans go and maybe do a short trip somewhere. afterall, it is all about the family, not so much the place.
Despite the inclement weather (i don't know why, but 'inclement' is one of the buzz words for Army, 'please take care of your health, and watch out for inclement weather', like huh? what does 'inclement' even mean anyway?) i've been spending quite a good week so far. Duty makes the week fly by. Tuesday had Driving lesson, and yesterday evening met Ber for Dinner. and even though i got 2 days MC i'm not gonna waste it. got Movie with Varun tonight, and not sure about tomorrow, but shall take things as they come.
oh well, better go get some rest, oh and take my medicine, i'm awfully forgetful when it comes to such things... oh well.. toodloo!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Treasure Hunting
My Blog skin is totally screwed up! but am too lazy to do it now, so will get down to it... soon... haha.
I have a tendency to only blog when i'm happy or in a good mood. that's good! cuz it makes sure my posts are filled with joy and good feeling, but sad when i don't recount everything i do :(
Today was such a fulfilling day out! started in the morning by meeting Varun at Vivo, where he participated in some Singapore Treasure Hunt thing, where i helped out by finding 2 of the Chosen People, but too bad he didn't manage to win $10,000 haha.
Had to leave before it ended, cuz i had an appointment with Uncle Sebastian. woo, i love getting my hair cut! i look better, and i like the hairwash, haha, feels good! and helps me relax :D Since i was all the way in Serangoon Gardens, decided to check in on Kerry and see if she was at home ( i always do this when i'm in the area, but usually she's not home) and lo and behold! The Great Kerry was home! she was going to church, and i was going to the MTG prerelease party, so we had lunch together, and talked and talked.
Its awesome talking to Kerry, she's such a good conversationalist, that i'm sure we could talk for hours, if only time permitted! haven't seen her since Rag'n'Flag, and even though its only been a short 1.5 months, it feels much longer, maybe since so much has happened in the past month(s). Hopefully, can do up a TASC gathering again once schedules free up (HAR HAR - schedules never free up! lol) or at least try, and touch base again, because we make awesome friends :)
Off to Suntec, where i got to indulge in another thing i haven't done in a while, play some Magic! haha, i'm not as hardcore where i follow every card, but its nice to go play a prerelease once in a while, check out new cards, and play a few games! brought back 7 boosters worth, but not sure how i'm gonna deal with them now that my collection is expanding again. hmmm... maybe with 3 blocks, i can go into standard! but we'll see.
hmmm... my deck was quite bad, but i made do. lost all my games so that was kinda sad >.< Hey raghav! i'll go get my webcam (or use my parent's one) and let's throw down a few! heh, our Online Magic might finally work XD
So a good day, and to top it all off, i've got Kayaking with ZT and Varun Tmr! so its all good, i'm set for a good weekend :D
now... to figure out how i gained so much wait in 2 days :'(
I have a tendency to only blog when i'm happy or in a good mood. that's good! cuz it makes sure my posts are filled with joy and good feeling, but sad when i don't recount everything i do :(
Today was such a fulfilling day out! started in the morning by meeting Varun at Vivo, where he participated in some Singapore Treasure Hunt thing, where i helped out by finding 2 of the Chosen People, but too bad he didn't manage to win $10,000 haha.
Had to leave before it ended, cuz i had an appointment with Uncle Sebastian. woo, i love getting my hair cut! i look better, and i like the hairwash, haha, feels good! and helps me relax :D Since i was all the way in Serangoon Gardens, decided to check in on Kerry and see if she was at home ( i always do this when i'm in the area, but usually she's not home) and lo and behold! The Great Kerry was home! she was going to church, and i was going to the MTG prerelease party, so we had lunch together, and talked and talked.
Its awesome talking to Kerry, she's such a good conversationalist, that i'm sure we could talk for hours, if only time permitted! haven't seen her since Rag'n'Flag, and even though its only been a short 1.5 months, it feels much longer, maybe since so much has happened in the past month(s). Hopefully, can do up a TASC gathering again once schedules free up (HAR HAR - schedules never free up! lol) or at least try, and touch base again, because we make awesome friends :)
Off to Suntec, where i got to indulge in another thing i haven't done in a while, play some Magic! haha, i'm not as hardcore where i follow every card, but its nice to go play a prerelease once in a while, check out new cards, and play a few games! brought back 7 boosters worth, but not sure how i'm gonna deal with them now that my collection is expanding again. hmmm... maybe with 3 blocks, i can go into standard! but we'll see.
hmmm... my deck was quite bad, but i made do. lost all my games so that was kinda sad >.< Hey raghav! i'll go get my webcam (or use my parent's one) and let's throw down a few! heh, our Online Magic might finally work XD
So a good day, and to top it all off, i've got Kayaking with ZT and Varun Tmr! so its all good, i'm set for a good weekend :D
now... to figure out how i gained so much wait in 2 days :'(
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Shot and wounded
I really should get to updating huh? haha, but the laziness bug has bitten again and i'm lazy to get it done! haha.
recently had a slew of late nights. Thursday was at Kevin's place with guys from the unit to play a bit of Texas Hold'em. i'm still a little conflicted as to how i feel about that night. well, i lost $50, it should have stopped at $30, but the inner gambler made me play on and lose more money >.<>.<
The game itself was awesomely fun. i really got a taste of how to play, and i'm itching to play more! but i don't want to play with money, its just waay to expensive, and i don't think i could take it >.< and i learnt a lot from that night. like how easily influenced i am, what kind of player i am, and just a whole bunch. yet on the other side of the coin, i think i really let my parents and myself down. my lack of control when influenced by peers is quite unnerving, i've got to work on a greater sense of Who i am.
Then next day awoke at 5+ in the morning because i had to rush to camp early. Friday was Familiarisation shoot! had IMT on wednesday, so met up with many of The Worst A-Tech Batch at SOA, ATT 26! haha, we may be the worse in pong cai's eyes, but i do belive my batch is freaking awesome. and it was great hanging out with everyone again on Friday.
the range itself was quite annoying, twice my detail had to fall out due to the rain, and it wasted a lot of time, and i do believe that is why i'm with the sniffles today. The night shoot wasn't very long, but after waiting for arms to be cleared, i only left camp past midnight, which kinda suck balls...
i think i shoot slightly better with an M16 compared to a SAR21, so maybe i might get that Marksman Badge afterall! but till then, will just have to wait for the next live range to come by.
ATT 26 guys were funny as hell. some of the people i really miss are Milks, and Bai. damn we could sit around and talk all sorts of random crap (BEEF) for hours. and that is precisely what we did yesterday. There are plans for a gathering on 3 Oct!
i'm supposed to have Kayaking today, but Jessica is sick, and anyway it rained this morning so it would have been cancelled anyway. now i have to find a way to make use of this long weekend, lest i waste it.
i need to think about why i keep finding things to do. what really makes me happy. because if not i might just be filling up my time to escape from myself. there are a lot of fundamental questions i have not been able to answer, and i need to sit myself down and figure out who the hell i am, and what i want out of my life. sadness, so DIFFICULT!
recently had a slew of late nights. Thursday was at Kevin's place with guys from the unit to play a bit of Texas Hold'em. i'm still a little conflicted as to how i feel about that night. well, i lost $50, it should have stopped at $30, but the inner gambler made me play on and lose more money >.<>.<
The game itself was awesomely fun. i really got a taste of how to play, and i'm itching to play more! but i don't want to play with money, its just waay to expensive, and i don't think i could take it >.< and i learnt a lot from that night. like how easily influenced i am, what kind of player i am, and just a whole bunch. yet on the other side of the coin, i think i really let my parents and myself down. my lack of control when influenced by peers is quite unnerving, i've got to work on a greater sense of Who i am.
Then next day awoke at 5+ in the morning because i had to rush to camp early. Friday was Familiarisation shoot! had IMT on wednesday, so met up with many of The Worst A-Tech Batch at SOA, ATT 26! haha, we may be the worse in pong cai's eyes, but i do belive my batch is freaking awesome. and it was great hanging out with everyone again on Friday.
the range itself was quite annoying, twice my detail had to fall out due to the rain, and it wasted a lot of time, and i do believe that is why i'm with the sniffles today. The night shoot wasn't very long, but after waiting for arms to be cleared, i only left camp past midnight, which kinda suck balls...
i think i shoot slightly better with an M16 compared to a SAR21, so maybe i might get that Marksman Badge afterall! but till then, will just have to wait for the next live range to come by.
ATT 26 guys were funny as hell. some of the people i really miss are Milks, and Bai. damn we could sit around and talk all sorts of random crap (BEEF) for hours. and that is precisely what we did yesterday. There are plans for a gathering on 3 Oct!
i'm supposed to have Kayaking today, but Jessica is sick, and anyway it rained this morning so it would have been cancelled anyway. now i have to find a way to make use of this long weekend, lest i waste it.
i need to think about why i keep finding things to do. what really makes me happy. because if not i might just be filling up my time to escape from myself. there are a lot of fundamental questions i have not been able to answer, and i need to sit myself down and figure out who the hell i am, and what i want out of my life. sadness, so DIFFICULT!
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Its all in the Mind
Woah! what a day! off well spent i must say! Yes, it burns my off very early in the month (i just earned it in on Sept 1st!) But after all that was done today, it was worth it!
Started of with a morning at East Coast Park. First had breakfast at Changi Village, too bad its ramadan, so many of the shops are closed, but still a decent breakfast. Then East Coast Park for a bit of biking!
GkuGku, and Heng Woon was with My family (MomDad, Mat and I) but the main bit of biking was with the family. i think we made it quite far, past Tanah Merah i believe, about 10km from the end? the but was a little sore, and after yesterday's run, the upper thighs are kinda tight, but good fun, and talking as we rode was a good chance to make plans and discuss stuff.
Back home for a quick shower, and out for Lunch at The Mind Cafe! I think games are the one thing that my family has in common. i'm kinda sick of the same old movie or meal with the family, so decided to spice things up a little with a trip to The Mind Cafe, for a good game fix!
The games were absolutely awesome. The family is a great bunch to play games with, and 4 people is the perfect number of players for alot of the games.
played a good mix of fast games and one nice long one, a train game, haha forgot the name... still, it was good bonding, and we can make plans to go there again for another family outing next time!
After spending a good 4 hrs there, we went to meet Godma and Aunty Aileen at the Balestier indian restaurant place. we've been before, but this is Mom's first time. Dinner was good, slightly better than the last time actually. but everytime i come, i get overstuffed >.< gah, this does not bode well for our weight watcher...
i think there's something about the conversations with Godma, but it somehow turns to me and how 'hardworking' i am, or rather, am not >.< Mom would build her frustrations about how light and frivolous i seem to be, while i try to defend that i've got to be optimistic and hopeful. its a usual struggle. i know what MomDad says is so that i'm not too naive, and am able to handle hardship, but on my end, i can't help but feel that they are being unduly worried.
I understand. i need to change, i need to learn to be more disciplined and train up my cautiousness. Easier said than done, but at least i need to set myself working in the right direction
I intend to work on it while i'm in NS. its the perfect place to learn. Jeremy is what i need to be more like. I need to have more cautiousness, more discipline, and more patient. but i should balance it with my current strengths as well.
I'm worried about my studies still... i don't know if i'll be able to perform the best marks the moment i get into the study system again, but its an effort i will have to make.
gah, i'm not good with this. CANNOT GIVE UP! will work it through. must start today (internal battle being fought, every sentence written is slightly more forceful then what i hear in my head)
haha, schizo! but yes. put my mind to it. its done wonders for my exercise, and hope it will spill over to affect my whole life positively!
Today was a good day! if only all my off days could be like this :D (note: Matthew couldn't handle it though, too much done today, he's quite burnt from all the activities! haha)
Started of with a morning at East Coast Park. First had breakfast at Changi Village, too bad its ramadan, so many of the shops are closed, but still a decent breakfast. Then East Coast Park for a bit of biking!
GkuGku, and Heng Woon was with My family (MomDad, Mat and I) but the main bit of biking was with the family. i think we made it quite far, past Tanah Merah i believe, about 10km from the end? the but was a little sore, and after yesterday's run, the upper thighs are kinda tight, but good fun, and talking as we rode was a good chance to make plans and discuss stuff.
Back home for a quick shower, and out for Lunch at The Mind Cafe! I think games are the one thing that my family has in common. i'm kinda sick of the same old movie or meal with the family, so decided to spice things up a little with a trip to The Mind Cafe, for a good game fix!
The games were absolutely awesome. The family is a great bunch to play games with, and 4 people is the perfect number of players for alot of the games.
played a good mix of fast games and one nice long one, a train game, haha forgot the name... still, it was good bonding, and we can make plans to go there again for another family outing next time!
After spending a good 4 hrs there, we went to meet Godma and Aunty Aileen at the Balestier indian restaurant place. we've been before, but this is Mom's first time. Dinner was good, slightly better than the last time actually. but everytime i come, i get overstuffed >.< gah, this does not bode well for our weight watcher...
i think there's something about the conversations with Godma, but it somehow turns to me and how 'hardworking' i am, or rather, am not >.< Mom would build her frustrations about how light and frivolous i seem to be, while i try to defend that i've got to be optimistic and hopeful. its a usual struggle. i know what MomDad says is so that i'm not too naive, and am able to handle hardship, but on my end, i can't help but feel that they are being unduly worried.
I understand. i need to change, i need to learn to be more disciplined and train up my cautiousness. Easier said than done, but at least i need to set myself working in the right direction
I intend to work on it while i'm in NS. its the perfect place to learn. Jeremy is what i need to be more like. I need to have more cautiousness, more discipline, and more patient. but i should balance it with my current strengths as well.
I'm worried about my studies still... i don't know if i'll be able to perform the best marks the moment i get into the study system again, but its an effort i will have to make.
gah, i'm not good with this. CANNOT GIVE UP! will work it through. must start today (internal battle being fought, every sentence written is slightly more forceful then what i hear in my head)
haha, schizo! but yes. put my mind to it. its done wonders for my exercise, and hope it will spill over to affect my whole life positively!
Today was a good day! if only all my off days could be like this :D (note: Matthew couldn't handle it though, too much done today, he's quite burnt from all the activities! haha)
Monday, September 07, 2009
I hate running :)
as i said in my previous post, i had no chance/mood/energy to do gym or go LIVE run the whole of last week. even today, Monday, Live run was eaten by cleaning arms and then duty rest.
since i'm in no shape to go gym, and didn't bring the stuff anyways (due to duty), i decided to go BBDC to go for the silly Theory Lesson, where i sit around for about 2 hours listening to some silly guy talking about somewhat insipid things. but i guess its all part of the 'education'. i wouldn't really mind if it didn't cost 18-FREAKING-DOLLARS!!! yes yes, a silly lecture which is a complete waste of my time costs $18, and if i miss it, that's $18 washed down the drain. Today i wasted $30 :(
why 30? the bus that ferries me down the hill was super late today, so i decided to rush down by Cab to BBDC. i reached, rushed straight up, to see the door closed with the sign "No Entry, this lesson has been going on for more than 10 mins" i look at the clock "6:25", what time did the lesson start? 6:15 :'(
WTF! i wasted not only the booking, but also the cab fare.sigh... oh well, i took a gamble with the time, because i know i'm cutting it close, and this time i got burnt >.<
so i went home with much frustration, and on the way back, was talking to ZT on the phone. we were talking about the many things we are doing and planning to do in the next few months, and all was good an exciting. what really stung was when he said he run 10km every sunday, and is consistantly shaving off his timing. i hadn't run for more than a week, and here he is, the Zai runner getting faster.
normally i wouldn't care. but i guess something clicked, and with the added frustration from my driving crap, i decided to do a Magdalene (hahaha, that sound so wrong) i decided to go run to relieve my stress.
i hate to admit it but it works >.< went off for a run... but i shan't disclose the details yet! not until i finally achieve my mission! hahaha. i call it Project End of the Rainbow. things always seem to have a heigtened sense of importance when you attach a name to it :) so... i hope to have a successful mission soon! then i'll blog about it again.
the thing that struck me was, when i came back home, the thought popped in my head 'i hate running' then i smiled :) so that's my thought for the day!
since i'm in no shape to go gym, and didn't bring the stuff anyways (due to duty), i decided to go BBDC to go for the silly Theory Lesson, where i sit around for about 2 hours listening to some silly guy talking about somewhat insipid things. but i guess its all part of the 'education'. i wouldn't really mind if it didn't cost 18-FREAKING-DOLLARS!!! yes yes, a silly lecture which is a complete waste of my time costs $18, and if i miss it, that's $18 washed down the drain. Today i wasted $30 :(
why 30? the bus that ferries me down the hill was super late today, so i decided to rush down by Cab to BBDC. i reached, rushed straight up, to see the door closed with the sign "No Entry, this lesson has been going on for more than 10 mins" i look at the clock "6:25", what time did the lesson start? 6:15 :'(
WTF! i wasted not only the booking, but also the cab fare.sigh... oh well, i took a gamble with the time, because i know i'm cutting it close, and this time i got burnt >.<
so i went home with much frustration, and on the way back, was talking to ZT on the phone. we were talking about the many things we are doing and planning to do in the next few months, and all was good an exciting. what really stung was when he said he run 10km every sunday, and is consistantly shaving off his timing. i hadn't run for more than a week, and here he is, the Zai runner getting faster.
normally i wouldn't care. but i guess something clicked, and with the added frustration from my driving crap, i decided to do a Magdalene (hahaha, that sound so wrong) i decided to go run to relieve my stress.
i hate to admit it but it works >.< went off for a run... but i shan't disclose the details yet! not until i finally achieve my mission! hahaha. i call it Project End of the Rainbow. things always seem to have a heigtened sense of importance when you attach a name to it :) so... i hope to have a successful mission soon! then i'll blog about it again.
the thing that struck me was, when i came back home, the thought popped in my head 'i hate running' then i smiled :) so that's my thought for the day!
Rebel with a Cause
another sunday duty! gah! well at least i've cleared my weekend for this month! now only 2 more duties to go! one late in the month, but one is giving me a headache, hard to find a good day to do it >.<
I'm quite peeved with my duty tho. 3 duties within 8 days! 2 sundays and a tuesday, which makes for an alternate duty on the first sunday :( because of that, and cohesion on friday (tho i must say was awesome fun) i haven't done ANY live run nor any gym for more than a week. that's not good >.<
well, i could have gone gym on fri, but i had made prior plans, this time with good ol' friend Jackie! he jio me to go Clubbing with him on Friday night with his pals, and i guess you could say i was ready for a change of pace, so i went to see what this clubbing thing is all about!
We went to Rebel at about 10+, almost 11 pm. when we got in, it was thunderous music and fog machines galore. met Jackie and his date, Jeramy, Mark and his date, Stephanie, Jon Lee, KC x 2, Anson, and i can't recall who else.
I have a personal policy, or maybe a better word would be principle, that i will not drink alcohol outside of the house. mainly because i want to stay in control, but also to prove that i don't need alcohol to have a good time.
More details you can just ask me in person. but what i did learn is this. alcohol really does 'relax' you and make you think less, but at the cost of losing control at times. i'm glad i went, cuz i was 'quite entertained', had a new experience, and made a good new friend :P overall i would say it was a good experience, but its not something i would do too often. once a month is too much! haha.
went home at about 2am, thinking about the night for quite a long time. hmmm... i wonder what i would do the next time?
I'm quite peeved with my duty tho. 3 duties within 8 days! 2 sundays and a tuesday, which makes for an alternate duty on the first sunday :( because of that, and cohesion on friday (tho i must say was awesome fun) i haven't done ANY live run nor any gym for more than a week. that's not good >.<
well, i could have gone gym on fri, but i had made prior plans, this time with good ol' friend Jackie! he jio me to go Clubbing with him on Friday night with his pals, and i guess you could say i was ready for a change of pace, so i went to see what this clubbing thing is all about!
We went to Rebel at about 10+, almost 11 pm. when we got in, it was thunderous music and fog machines galore. met Jackie and his date, Jeramy, Mark and his date, Stephanie, Jon Lee, KC x 2, Anson, and i can't recall who else.
I have a personal policy, or maybe a better word would be principle, that i will not drink alcohol outside of the house. mainly because i want to stay in control, but also to prove that i don't need alcohol to have a good time.
More details you can just ask me in person. but what i did learn is this. alcohol really does 'relax' you and make you think less, but at the cost of losing control at times. i'm glad i went, cuz i was 'quite entertained', had a new experience, and made a good new friend :P overall i would say it was a good experience, but its not something i would do too often. once a month is too much! haha.
went home at about 2am, thinking about the night for quite a long time. hmmm... i wonder what i would do the next time?
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
ITS BEEN EATEN!
WHY! Blogger just ate up my last 2 posts on my blog!!! first the blogger layout doesn't want to work, now they eat my posts >.< am angry with blogger. but have no choice but to stick to this, since everything is here...
So! have you seen the new design? is it better? not so 'chicken scribbly' and small fonted right? do tag and post your comments!
more posts shall come soon. lets hope blogger stops eating up my posts!!!
So! have you seen the new design? is it better? not so 'chicken scribbly' and small fonted right? do tag and post your comments!
more posts shall come soon. lets hope blogger stops eating up my posts!!!
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