I'm back to work today. Wasn't the best feeling ever. I wish my "holidays" would just continue forever but it never will if I never change directions. I even thought about changing to another job. But I figure the other job will not be any different. I'd still wake up and go to work. I really need to find my momentum back. It'll be the fall of me if I don't get it back soon.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Books Books Books!
I've waited for so long for these to come! 2 weeks to be exact haha. Cos I ordered them online. I've been reading this series since the first book came out about 2 years back but I stopped reading them close to a year? These are some of the fiction books I read and they're a great read. Can't wait to read them all!
Book 10. Tales Of Heresy
These are the drinks my mum and aunt wants me to buy for Hari Raya. They're drinks I've avoided for the past few months. Why I was avoiding? I just wanted to.
Today's break fast was a feast! There was like really a lot of food! It's the same every year during this time but I never get bored of them. Can't complain when I grew up with the same cook(mum and aunt) for the past 24 years of my life! They cook delicious foods! Really blessed to have them in my life.
Comes new books, comes new bookmarks! Well, actually they're not new. I just dug out those Pokemon and Wrestling from my antique cards collection. The camera one was a tag from my crumpler camera bag(too nice to throw away). Yes, the white one is an immigration card. I used it to mark a page on one book as I could not find anything to use a bookmark then(I haven't finished reading the book FYI).
These are some books that I've yet to complete(I did not include the new book that I just started to read). This totals to 9 books. They have bookmarks in them too, not including form the pictures above. I've not added those which I haven't read yet, which is way more than this. It looks like I have a lot of reading to do this September :)
Lots of pictures this time around. I can do this again some time. Hope you like the pictures :) Happy Holidays!
Book 10. Tales Of Heresy
These are the drinks my mum and aunt wants me to buy for Hari Raya. They're drinks I've avoided for the past few months. Why I was avoiding? I just wanted to.
Today's break fast was a feast! There was like really a lot of food! It's the same every year during this time but I never get bored of them. Can't complain when I grew up with the same cook(mum and aunt) for the past 24 years of my life! They cook delicious foods! Really blessed to have them in my life.
Comes new books, comes new bookmarks! Well, actually they're not new. I just dug out those Pokemon and Wrestling from my antique cards collection. The camera one was a tag from my crumpler camera bag(too nice to throw away). Yes, the white one is an immigration card. I used it to mark a page on one book as I could not find anything to use a bookmark then(I haven't finished reading the book FYI).
These are some books that I've yet to complete(I did not include the new book that I just started to read). This totals to 9 books. They have bookmarks in them too, not including form the pictures above. I've not added those which I haven't read yet, which is way more than this. It looks like I have a lot of reading to do this September :)
Lots of pictures this time around. I can do this again some time. Hope you like the pictures :) Happy Holidays!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Her name was May
What I thought was nightmare turned into a dream. In that dream, I was being followed by a ghost that was going to kill me. It would stalk me everywhere I go but never killed me when it had the chance. However, it killed my friends one at a time. I don't remember who was killed but I was very sad when she kills them. She'd kill them like how a vampire would, suck their blood by the throat.
She looks like the witch from the game Left 4 Dead. Short frizzy hair, slightly pale skin, red eyes, skinny, about 1.6 in height,very long and sharp fingers that could pierce you body like satay sticks through satays and she wears a whitish grey dress that ends just above her knee.
In this dream, I was going to meet my friends over at a nearby field to play soccer. All my friends were there waiting for me at that point of time. As I was reaching the soccer field, I remembered that I forgot something but I don't remember what. When I was walking home, I realised that it was turning dark and I remembered about the ghost. She comes out when it's turning dark.
Knowing that, I ran home as fast as possible to get something which I forgot what it was. Then I remembered going down the stairs as fast as possible. I was staying on the fifth floor in the dream, same as in reality. As I got to the third floor, I can sense that she was somewhere at a higher floor watching me. Just as I reach the second floor she came down down landing on her feet effortlessly like how a ghost would, undefined by science. When I saw her, I double my speed but did not run. As I was walking away from the stairs on the ground floor, I suddenly stopped. I knew she was looking at me and she was at the ground level as well.
I turned around and asked her,"Why are you following me?!".
She just kept silent. I realized at that point she did not look like what I had described her to be. She had smooth black hair till her shoulders, her fingers and her eyes were normal like any human being although she still wears the same dress.
I walked up to her having a mixed emotion of anger and sadness when I realised that her looked different when I got nearer. Her skin tone looked like any human and she's looking down, like she was sad. Her eyes weren't glowing red but humanly.
I was then reminded that this "person" is going to kill me one way or another and this might be the time as she's probably going to do it by letting herself look pitiful and I will approach liked I care. Like stealing a candy from a kid.
Then I told myself that if I were to be killed by her someday, why not just now so it'll just end. She pierced me with her long and sharp fingers as I got closer. Her hair turned frizzy and her glowing red eyes came back and looked me right in the eyes! I was definitely going to die soon and it'll be all over.
Instead, nothing happened.
This happens before I woke up to sahur(to eat before the start of fast). I was walking with her and talking(This is when I realised that she was quite cute). She said she wanted a burger. I was thinking to myself why burgers and I asked her why since she sucked people's blood? She told me she suddenly got some cravings for it. We got the burger but I don't remember where it was from but I know it was a Ramly burger.
Then I woke up.
The dream was still in my head for the last few seconds and the last few thing I remember was that we a very nice conversation and had a good walk together. She told that she could kill me anytime but she didn't knew why she didn't. The last thing that happened was that she told me that her name was May.
Some people say that there's a story behind every dream. Like a message. What was the story behind my dream? I have a few thoughts but I think I'll keep it to myself for now :)
She looks like the witch from the game Left 4 Dead. Short frizzy hair, slightly pale skin, red eyes, skinny, about 1.6 in height,very long and sharp fingers that could pierce you body like satay sticks through satays and she wears a whitish grey dress that ends just above her knee.
In this dream, I was going to meet my friends over at a nearby field to play soccer. All my friends were there waiting for me at that point of time. As I was reaching the soccer field, I remembered that I forgot something but I don't remember what. When I was walking home, I realised that it was turning dark and I remembered about the ghost. She comes out when it's turning dark.
Knowing that, I ran home as fast as possible to get something which I forgot what it was. Then I remembered going down the stairs as fast as possible. I was staying on the fifth floor in the dream, same as in reality. As I got to the third floor, I can sense that she was somewhere at a higher floor watching me. Just as I reach the second floor she came down down landing on her feet effortlessly like how a ghost would, undefined by science. When I saw her, I double my speed but did not run. As I was walking away from the stairs on the ground floor, I suddenly stopped. I knew she was looking at me and she was at the ground level as well.
I turned around and asked her,"Why are you following me?!".
She just kept silent. I realized at that point she did not look like what I had described her to be. She had smooth black hair till her shoulders, her fingers and her eyes were normal like any human being although she still wears the same dress.
I walked up to her having a mixed emotion of anger and sadness when I realised that her looked different when I got nearer. Her skin tone looked like any human and she's looking down, like she was sad. Her eyes weren't glowing red but humanly.
I was then reminded that this "person" is going to kill me one way or another and this might be the time as she's probably going to do it by letting herself look pitiful and I will approach liked I care. Like stealing a candy from a kid.
Then I told myself that if I were to be killed by her someday, why not just now so it'll just end. She pierced me with her long and sharp fingers as I got closer. Her hair turned frizzy and her glowing red eyes came back and looked me right in the eyes! I was definitely going to die soon and it'll be all over.
Instead, nothing happened.
This happens before I woke up to sahur(to eat before the start of fast). I was walking with her and talking(This is when I realised that she was quite cute). She said she wanted a burger. I was thinking to myself why burgers and I asked her why since she sucked people's blood? She told me she suddenly got some cravings for it. We got the burger but I don't remember where it was from but I know it was a Ramly burger.
Then I woke up.
The dream was still in my head for the last few seconds and the last few thing I remember was that we a very nice conversation and had a good walk together. She told that she could kill me anytime but she didn't knew why she didn't. The last thing that happened was that she told me that her name was May.
Some people say that there's a story behind every dream. Like a message. What was the story behind my dream? I have a few thoughts but I think I'll keep it to myself for now :)
Apple
Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple as of today. Apple fans around the globe and probably those astronauts in space would probably heard of the news as well. I have a lot of respect for him. He's one person whom I look at when I need some inspiration. He's someone who dared to be different and who has made the difference. He has left a dent in the universe like he said he would.
I have a couple of Apple's products - 15" MacBook Pro, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPod video, iPod nano and an iPod shuffle. They're great products. They do what they were made to do and I'm happy but not contented. I believe most Apple product users find some flaws in the product like you can't transfer songs from iPhone to iPhone/other handphones, you need an app to open a certain folder, no radio and what have they. I sometimes find it a hassle too. But people still buy them and they're able to have more money than the United States of America! What's the reason behind all these facts?
I am an Apple fan myself. I won't deny it. Those who know me knows it. Those who don't, now you know :) I have a few reasons why people buy Apple's product even know they know the flaws of it. I'll give 3 personal reasons why. First, Apple products just looks beautiful. The silver and the curves Most people would buy it just it because of that, even if the price could get you much better products, which is usually the case. Second, the App Store. Apple's App Store has almost any app for you. Weather, sports, fashion, news, technology, games of most(if not all) genres and many more! I think it's one of the best innovation Apple has contributed and most probably the best product to all Apple users. iPhones and iTouch would just be a phone and an interactive mp3 player. Lastly, it fits everyone's fashion and style. Most luxury bags are for women(correct me if I'm wrong) and normal men wouldn't buy such bags for themselves unless they have other reasons for buying it. But an Apple product is for everyone - men, women and even children. Their target market is for everyone. I believe the word "Apple" is said many more times than "Louis Vuitton" and this is where I believe Apple gets their profits.
I love watching Steve Jobs giving his presentations. He's such a great performer. It's like watching Broadway without the musical. He goes on stage and everyone listens to him. His acts are rehearsed to perfection. Cues come in at the right timing. He save his blunders with some simple humor and everyone(almost) forgives him. He's just unbelievable to watch.
I'd still buy Apple products. I'd still love Steve Jobs and hell yes I'll buy the next iPhone even though you can't transfer songs from your iPhone to another iPhone or another mobile device. Apple is part of my life now. Thank you Steve for what you have given to the individuals. Your vision for us to be empowered has come true.
“The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work,” - Steve Jobs
I have a couple of Apple's products - 15" MacBook Pro, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPod video, iPod nano and an iPod shuffle. They're great products. They do what they were made to do and I'm happy but not contented. I believe most Apple product users find some flaws in the product like you can't transfer songs from iPhone to iPhone/other handphones, you need an app to open a certain folder, no radio and what have they. I sometimes find it a hassle too. But people still buy them and they're able to have more money than the United States of America! What's the reason behind all these facts?
I am an Apple fan myself. I won't deny it. Those who know me knows it. Those who don't, now you know :) I have a few reasons why people buy Apple's product even know they know the flaws of it. I'll give 3 personal reasons why. First, Apple products just looks beautiful. The silver and the curves Most people would buy it just it because of that, even if the price could get you much better products, which is usually the case. Second, the App Store. Apple's App Store has almost any app for you. Weather, sports, fashion, news, technology, games of most(if not all) genres and many more! I think it's one of the best innovation Apple has contributed and most probably the best product to all Apple users. iPhones and iTouch would just be a phone and an interactive mp3 player. Lastly, it fits everyone's fashion and style. Most luxury bags are for women(correct me if I'm wrong) and normal men wouldn't buy such bags for themselves unless they have other reasons for buying it. But an Apple product is for everyone - men, women and even children. Their target market is for everyone. I believe the word "Apple" is said many more times than "Louis Vuitton" and this is where I believe Apple gets their profits.
I love watching Steve Jobs giving his presentations. He's such a great performer. It's like watching Broadway without the musical. He goes on stage and everyone listens to him. His acts are rehearsed to perfection. Cues come in at the right timing. He save his blunders with some simple humor and everyone(almost) forgives him. He's just unbelievable to watch.
I'd still buy Apple products. I'd still love Steve Jobs and hell yes I'll buy the next iPhone even though you can't transfer songs from your iPhone to another iPhone or another mobile device. Apple is part of my life now. Thank you Steve for what you have given to the individuals. Your vision for us to be empowered has come true.
“The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work,” - Steve Jobs
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Chill out time
I was working till 9.30pm or midnight that night. Can't remember which night exactly but I remembered what Ranger 15 Anthony said over the air as he knocked off from his duty to one of his colleague,"I'm having a can of beer by the beach. You wanna join me?". It might just be an everyday conversation you hear but what Anthony said hit me hard. When was the last time I wind down after work and forget everything? I don't remember.
I've been working so hard and sometimes I feel so hard up at the end of the day that I forgot that the remaining time after work is my own personal time. Sometimes, I waste so much of that precious personal time thinking about work. By the end of the day, I feel like I have so little time for myself.
Well, things are changing for the better now. I'm not thinking about work as much as I was. Picking up on my almost zero social life. Going to events that interest me. Picked up a new hobby. Reading more often. Enjoy life as it is and have a good rest when it's time to rest.
That ends it. I need to chill out. I need some dose of chocolate!
I've been working so hard and sometimes I feel so hard up at the end of the day that I forgot that the remaining time after work is my own personal time. Sometimes, I waste so much of that precious personal time thinking about work. By the end of the day, I feel like I have so little time for myself.
Well, things are changing for the better now. I'm not thinking about work as much as I was. Picking up on my almost zero social life. Going to events that interest me. Picked up a new hobby. Reading more often. Enjoy life as it is and have a good rest when it's time to rest.
That ends it. I need to chill out. I need some dose of chocolate!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
WOAH!
I was informed that I had not been blogging since June. Well, I never bothered to continue actually. I thought it didn't matter.
So here I am on a Tuesday afternoon working on this entry. I'm on reservist now till 29th August for the Presidential Election. I only know who Tony Tan and that's all I know of him. Why am I home now? Let me break it down for you what's the program for my reservist for the next few days till I'm officially out of reservist.
24 Aug - Draw equipment
25 Aug - Briefing deployment
26 Aug - Off
27 Aug - Deployed for PE
28 Aug - Return equipment
29 Aug - Off
30 Aug - Hari Raya Aidilfitri
This reservist is really a break for me from work at Sentosa. A fresh air for me.
It's the 24th day of fasting today and next week is Hari Raya Aidilfitri. What I had gone through this fasting month is a totally new experience so far. Training for Open Water Lifesaving Competition on the past 2 Sunday mornings were probably the hardest days of this month's fasting. Doing endurance training without food and water at the end of training is no joke. You could taste how sweet the water when you're having your shower after training. I was fortunate to have both my Sunday's off when I attended the training or I would definitely suffer at work, compromising the safety of the guests and myself. I suppose I won't be going for training this coming Sunday :)
I went to the Geylang Ramadhan bazaar about a week back to see the place alone for the first time. Why alone? I've always been to the bazaar with my mum or my aunts and uncles past years as I didn't have any intention of going there myself yet. If I go with them, it's usually to buy clothing or kuehs for Hari Raya. This time, alone, was to see the whole bazaar at my own pace and to familiarize the place. But I went at the wrong timing, around 2pm. It was very hot and very humid and I was fasting. Passing by the stalls that was selling cold drinks like bandung, air kathira, sugar cane, blueberry and what have they did not help my fast. I was dehydrating quickly. I somehow manage to see most of the bazaar in about an hour. I survived an hour of hot and humidity! It was definitely a good experience for me. The lack of crowd was actually why I could see most of the bazaar at that short period of time. When night comes, I think I'll take almost 2 to 3 hours instead. The crowd at night is probably 3 to 4 times more people during the day! Both time of the day have their own life. For me, I'd still love the overcrowded night where I can consume delicious food and chilled beverages without temptations :D
I saw this on YouTube and I couldn't stop laughing! It's damn funny! The guy who did the voice over for this is just brilliant! His other videos are in Malay and it's hilarious as hell too! FYI : Dada = chest
Now let's talk about Sentosa. It's a great place to work without much doubt. A lot of greenery, beautiful views and great people. And when great people leave, work isn't so great anymore. All the beach retail girls I knew have all left. I guess it was something I didn't expect to happen but it did. But hey, at least I know that they've made my days working at Sentosa a more vibrant one while they were still around. That doesn't mean life at work has gone dull. It has actually given me the opportunity to spend more time with my colleagues, old and new! This is probably the best time to make more new friends again.
WICKED the musical will be in town! Awesome! I've been waiting for this since.. early this year? Why you'd ask? Well, I heard somewhere about the song "For Good" from the musical is a very meaningful song. Once I heard the song from YouTube, I was hooked! It is a very meaningful song indeed. I love this part of the song" Who can say if I have been changed for the better. Because I knew you, I have been changed for good." I know I have been changed for good thanks to some people and these are the people I really treasure the most.
Okay I have to stop now. I can't squeeze anything much out of my brain now and I have to buy new bulbs for the kitchen and toilet lights. Enjoy the 2 links that I've added! Ciao~!
So here I am on a Tuesday afternoon working on this entry. I'm on reservist now till 29th August for the Presidential Election. I only know who Tony Tan and that's all I know of him. Why am I home now? Let me break it down for you what's the program for my reservist for the next few days till I'm officially out of reservist.
24 Aug - Draw equipment
25 Aug - Briefing deployment
26 Aug - Off
27 Aug - Deployed for PE
28 Aug - Return equipment
29 Aug - Off
30 Aug - Hari Raya Aidilfitri
This reservist is really a break for me from work at Sentosa. A fresh air for me.
It's the 24th day of fasting today and next week is Hari Raya Aidilfitri. What I had gone through this fasting month is a totally new experience so far. Training for Open Water Lifesaving Competition on the past 2 Sunday mornings were probably the hardest days of this month's fasting. Doing endurance training without food and water at the end of training is no joke. You could taste how sweet the water when you're having your shower after training. I was fortunate to have both my Sunday's off when I attended the training or I would definitely suffer at work, compromising the safety of the guests and myself. I suppose I won't be going for training this coming Sunday :)
I went to the Geylang Ramadhan bazaar about a week back to see the place alone for the first time. Why alone? I've always been to the bazaar with my mum or my aunts and uncles past years as I didn't have any intention of going there myself yet. If I go with them, it's usually to buy clothing or kuehs for Hari Raya. This time, alone, was to see the whole bazaar at my own pace and to familiarize the place. But I went at the wrong timing, around 2pm. It was very hot and very humid and I was fasting. Passing by the stalls that was selling cold drinks like bandung, air kathira, sugar cane, blueberry and what have they did not help my fast. I was dehydrating quickly. I somehow manage to see most of the bazaar in about an hour. I survived an hour of hot and humidity! It was definitely a good experience for me. The lack of crowd was actually why I could see most of the bazaar at that short period of time. When night comes, I think I'll take almost 2 to 3 hours instead. The crowd at night is probably 3 to 4 times more people during the day! Both time of the day have their own life. For me, I'd still love the overcrowded night where I can consume delicious food and chilled beverages without temptations :D
I saw this on YouTube and I couldn't stop laughing! It's damn funny! The guy who did the voice over for this is just brilliant! His other videos are in Malay and it's hilarious as hell too! FYI : Dada = chest
Now let's talk about Sentosa. It's a great place to work without much doubt. A lot of greenery, beautiful views and great people. And when great people leave, work isn't so great anymore. All the beach retail girls I knew have all left. I guess it was something I didn't expect to happen but it did. But hey, at least I know that they've made my days working at Sentosa a more vibrant one while they were still around. That doesn't mean life at work has gone dull. It has actually given me the opportunity to spend more time with my colleagues, old and new! This is probably the best time to make more new friends again.
WICKED the musical will be in town! Awesome! I've been waiting for this since.. early this year? Why you'd ask? Well, I heard somewhere about the song "For Good" from the musical is a very meaningful song. Once I heard the song from YouTube, I was hooked! It is a very meaningful song indeed. I love this part of the song" Who can say if I have been changed for the better. Because I knew you, I have been changed for good." I know I have been changed for good thanks to some people and these are the people I really treasure the most.
Okay I have to stop now. I can't squeeze anything much out of my brain now and I have to buy new bulbs for the kitchen and toilet lights. Enjoy the 2 links that I've added! Ciao~!
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