Merryxx Christmasxx!
Heyx peoplex ii'm shox happyx cox iit'x chrismasxxxx! ii'm shox influencedxx byx a juniorx resulting iiin thiisx!
Ok anyway, it was christmas on Tuesday and only until today i have the time to update. That's because of AHCB's Pot Luck X'mas Party 07 held yesterday. It was such a great event, and unexpectedly, it also turned out to be above average, with many unexpected ppl who turned up too! But there was a minor little hiccups here and there, making it only 'above average' and not EXCELLENT! Given that it was the first-time-held event and it's already 'above average', guys, work hard for the next one: 2nd anniversary celebration!!!
A simple credit (A final credit will be posted onto the website soon):
I would like to thank everybody who attended the event last night because without your participation program execution couldn't be done and simply, the event wouldn't have had gone through so well. Thank you for your support! And of course our fellow people in the organising committees - everything well through well and things wouldn't have turned out in the way we wanted without YOU, because i've got only one pair of hands and a set of brains. Thank you Daniel, Daphne, Sylvia, Fang Qing, Yong Ren, Weng Kin, Weida, and Yong Ren for all the efforts put in during the past three months of planning. And i also know that you've committed your time out of your busy schedule as much as all of us did simply because all we wanted was a success for this event.
Thank you for your support! Your support has returned us the energy lapsed during the planning period and we are now wordless because everything you gave was priceless!
THANK YOU!
It's past midnight and today is already 30 December 2007. Tomorrow will be the last day of 2007 and a series of thoughts went through my mind just now: What have I significantly done in the year; what's done aside - what's achieved from what's done? Undoubtly I've put in loads of efforts in AHCB and until today i look back and i scratched on my scalp: what's achieved? What I've done is that I've created a platform for people to bond and persue further musically and from it I would say it's a hobby greatly done. A round of applause for myself; but in reality the great result will not reflect on any of my certificates except for another degree of addition to my life's experience. And though a round of applause was given for myself, it's for myself but sadly by myself. If at any time anything were to collapse and most probably what i could achieve can only be a pat on my back, and a simple word of gratitude by a credible person, and that's the end of everything. It'd be a sad ending.
Thoughts were thought; I've decided to rest assure other people to hold on the baton while I work hard not anymore in AHCB but at my studies. I've got most of what I needed and wanted, be it any experience or material, though not anyone can be satisfied by things with/beside 'em. It's now time for something that has been at the backgroud to emerge when it's supposed to be held on the foreground. Work will begin 1 Jan 2008 and all I wish is for happiness, peace, and prosperity in every aspect of life, work, and relationships. It's my new year wish for myself and everybody. Another wish, though not really a wish and can be done, is that I WANT TO SPEND MORE TIME with my family. I haven't had dinner at home consecutively for already two months. I've submerged in this very demanding schedule and workloads (in other word - busy) locomoting every available moment, 24/7. Though i've tried to provide sometime for leisure purposes, I didn't really enjoyed moments even for myself. I missed Sentosa beaches because i haven't been there for half a year; I haven't been to Kbox similarly for the same period of time. Same goes to any other activities. 2008 I want to go fishing with dad; go shopping with mum; and hav a great feast with sis. Neglection is the word. My eyes are half covered (that means one eye is forcefully covered) on issue of love life because simply, I can't commit not because I don't want to but I don't even have time for myself and my dear family. Nonetheless I know I'm being responsible because I know I won't have the chance to neglect one more person who thus would not be able enjoy the relationship just because of my negligence. I didn't want to and I don't want to. I'm freed from it for close to three years already and though I know it's time, it's however never the time.
A lot of negligence has occured and is also occuring. I thus wrote this song 'Dear Friends' during my journey on the train. Hope you enjoy understanding the lyrics (quite self-explainatory though) and of course, the music [NOW PLAYING]. I've long for my VERY OWN music composition and few weeks ago, I've successfully completed it with pride. Please pardon the hiccups in my piano solo because rightfully and truthfully I've not attended any formal piano lessons in question. So you may wish to shut this browser should you feel it's a ear-sore or anything of damage to your hearings.
Here's some humour amid the sadness:
A woman worries until she gets a husband
A man never worries until he gets a wife
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can ever spend
A successful woman is one who can find such man
Sunday 30 December 2007
Sunday 23 December 2007
Work At Seven
I've gone wild, these few weeks - super busy lah. Juggling between work, projects, revision, x'mas party, ahcb pot luck gathering (heaviest), i'm just loaded with too much stuff. But tis' the season to be jolly - juggling can be fun too. finished with this, start with that. its just about connections between all activities, my skills, whether how well can I do the connections, if not juggled well i'll be mentally disconnected. hahahaha
nonetheless life's been good anyway. experienced things not done or seen before. firstly, yep, the increase juggling load, as mentioned.
Second. it was at last friday's x'mas party. I was the games IC and is required to do the emceeing. it was alright, everything just went through with the flow. during the event, i was surprised in question that all the audience got so interested when i started the games. Cool. and what more we enjoyed the time together with the great game!. After the event, a few people even gave good comments on it! Though not much preparations were put into it due to TEP, it was anyway a better than expected outcome. My apology for those who thought the same as i do. I just didn't want it either.
Third, yesterday. It was a catering day, and me and weida went out to 26 Mt pleasant drive, a bungalow on the peak of, yea, 'Mount Pleasant'. Not a mountain I hope you do know, singapore doesnt hav mountains!! It was indeed pleasant; it was my dream house.
The rich's shelter; layman's paradize
one private pool, two maids, unlimited oxygen
A super welcoming entrance
arranged by ng zhenyu!
End result - buffet spread for 40pax! $50 per head.
It started off in peace, in tranquil. noises and stuff were absorbed naturally by the earth. comfort is the word. needless to say everything's fresh, including my soul.
It ended off, however, in shattered peace. cos' the drunk got drunk, the swimmers went naked. The drunk who went swimming became the drunk swimmers who later literally shattered all our champagne glasses; because they were unconscious. The innitially clean swimming pool now got polluted with red wines and cigarette butts, pancakes, and stuff. The clean air was covered with smoke. Sigh... Here's something: the drinkers the smokers and stuff ought to know something by hard - the smokers ought to know the effects they are causing to everyone; the drinkers ought to know how great the inconveniences can be to others when unconscious. In this case, the angmohs broke tray of glasses and (snap!), off they went without knowing that others were clearing for their aftermath.
Went back only at 1am. super late. but there's no regret because that was my first time going into such house. =))))) Big big smile!
And today, i went to attend A Team's BBQ @ east coast! Again, (Fourth), and don't you mock, that's considerable my first time to east coast park, BY MYSELF. The last time I been there was more than 15 years ago, brought by my parents of course. So this' yet another things not previously done before. Had some nice food, known some more friends, and went back home by bus 196. took from marine parade to Commonweath MRT took me about 1hr. It was a long journey, but I'm happy. Anyway that's what i used to love; joyride on buses. not dismissing this interest cum hobby anytime sooner too.
I continued my journey by MRT. And something happened......
I didn't want it. I guess he didn't too. And for the sake of public embarrassment, i didn't reject with force. It was nightime, it was dark, but in broad artificial daylight; eyes all about. I felt uncertain, but I made a great decision and shot a photo; you shall judge...
Sunday 16 December 2007
Dear Friends
Dear Friends (Now Playing)
I remember the days
Not long ago
When the joys, the laughters we all shared
My desireness to speak
Together we stood
True boredoms; nullified
I remember the days;
Not long ago, yet far away.
We stood on the hill, on the peak
It feels so distance, yet seems so near
It is visible, yet invisible
Chorus:
It’s sad
It’s awful
It’s awkward
Somehow one day
It goes to you
For it comes around, and goes around
Dear friends, I wish you well
It is as though winter time
As though tonnes of snow flakes
Have fallen down on my head
But in reality – The Sun is bright
The irony; becomes reality.
I remember the days
Not long ago
When the joys, the laughters we all shared
My desireness to speak
Together we stood
True boredoms; nullified
I remember the days;
Not long ago, yet far away.
We stood on the hill, on the peak
It feels so distance, yet seems so near
It is visible, yet invisible
I had a blissful, beginning
We had a common, time of yore
Together, we strived the best of all
We stood the long, test of time
Whenever the time, whatever the clime
It’s all over
It’s all over…
I remember the days
Not long ago
When the joys, the laughters we all shared
My desireness to speak
Together we stood
True boredoms; nullified
I remember the days;
Not long ago, yet far away.
We stood on the hill, on the peak
It feels so distance, yet seems so near
It is visible, yet invisible
Chorus:
It’s sad
It’s awful
It’s awkward
Somehow one day
It goes to you
For it comes around, and goes around
Dear friends, I wish you well
It is as though winter time
As though tonnes of snow flakes
Have fallen down on my head
But in reality – The Sun is bright
The irony; becomes reality.
I remember the days
Not long ago
When the joys, the laughters we all shared
My desireness to speak
Together we stood
True boredoms; nullified
I remember the days;
Not long ago, yet far away.
We stood on the hill, on the peak
It feels so distance, yet seems so near
It is visible, yet invisible
I had a blissful, beginning
We had a common, time of yore
Together, we strived the best of all
We stood the long, test of time
Whenever the time, whatever the clime
It’s all over
It’s all over…
Saturday 15 December 2007
Thursday 13 December 2007
The Law of Garbage Truck
How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive colleague ruin yourday? Unless you're a robot, you are bound to blow your top off. However,the mark of a sucessful person is how quickly he or she can get back his or her focus on what's important.
Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of fustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. If they happen to dump it on you,don't take it personally.You just smile, wave, wish them well, and moved on. You'll be happier ifyou did that rather than fight them. So this was it: 'The Law of the Garbage Truck'. I started thinking, how often do I let garbage trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the street? It was that day I said, 'I'm not going to doit anymore.' I see garbage trucks everywhere and everyday. I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting.
Good parents know they have to welcome their kids home from school with hugs and kisses. Teachers and parents know that they have to be fully present and at their best for the people they care about.The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks takeover their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? Here's my bet. You'll be happier.So...love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe that every thing happens for a reason. If you get a chance, TAKE IT!If it changes your life, LET IT! Nobody said it would be easy...They just promised it would be WORTH IT Cheers!
'Life is short. Enjoy the journey.'
(Extracted from an email article)
Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of fustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. If they happen to dump it on you,don't take it personally.You just smile, wave, wish them well, and moved on. You'll be happier ifyou did that rather than fight them. So this was it: 'The Law of the Garbage Truck'. I started thinking, how often do I let garbage trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the street? It was that day I said, 'I'm not going to doit anymore.' I see garbage trucks everywhere and everyday. I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting.
Good parents know they have to welcome their kids home from school with hugs and kisses. Teachers and parents know that they have to be fully present and at their best for the people they care about.The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks takeover their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? Here's my bet. You'll be happier.So...love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe that every thing happens for a reason. If you get a chance, TAKE IT!If it changes your life, LET IT! Nobody said it would be easy...They just promised it would be WORTH IT Cheers!
'Life is short. Enjoy the journey.'
(Extracted from an email article)
Friday 30 November 2007
It was truely a misfortune to have died in just split seconds.
They might not know. Or won't even know. They were peacefully enjoying their last nap. A sleep that's throughout. The ones who know are the next of kins, friends, and the alive. And the suffering of theirs, having the loved ones parting their lives is a torture. Cries of pain could be heard. Even from strangers elsewhere. All these were because, we all felt the pain; we're human beings after all. Even dogs cry.
It is always after an accident or mishap before preventive measures are done up. I feel sad. Because it's always too late. More so are their friends and families, especially their mothers; having experienced giving birth, literally have brought them to this world.
It's Rueben Kee's blog: http://www.compositious.blogspot.com/. His last entry showed he'd bad feelings and instincts about the trip. Even men have the sixth sense? It showed to be true. Tag to bid his farewell.
It's an end to this great composer. 'Back Home'. A music created by himself. Listen, and you'll shatter. Ironically, he'll never be back home.
It's a lesson learnt. A really, really expensive one.
May the next journey of theirs continue to be as happening as what's past.
Bless all, to my concern.
Rest in peace...
They might not know. Or won't even know. They were peacefully enjoying their last nap. A sleep that's throughout. The ones who know are the next of kins, friends, and the alive. And the suffering of theirs, having the loved ones parting their lives is a torture. Cries of pain could be heard. Even from strangers elsewhere. All these were because, we all felt the pain; we're human beings after all. Even dogs cry.
It is always after an accident or mishap before preventive measures are done up. I feel sad. Because it's always too late. More so are their friends and families, especially their mothers; having experienced giving birth, literally have brought them to this world.
It's Rueben Kee's blog: http://www.compositious.blogspot.com/. His last entry showed he'd bad feelings and instincts about the trip. Even men have the sixth sense? It showed to be true. Tag to bid his farewell.
It's an end to this great composer. 'Back Home'. A music created by himself. Listen, and you'll shatter. Ironically, he'll never be back home.
It's a lesson learnt. A really, really expensive one.
May the next journey of theirs continue to be as happening as what's past.
Bless all, to my concern.
Rest in peace...
Thursday 29 November 2007
Logics And Still Logical
It's a damn cold night...
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are but I... .. . . I'm with you ..
Ok, the main thing i wanna tell is simply IT'S a damn cold night.
What a wonderful song by Avril Lavigne. Ok, once again, it's not the main point. My thermometer tells me my place is so cold that it's under an unusual pressure: 27C. Not very pressurable though, I thought. Not as if it is 20C? If it's at 10C, the mercury content will be highly pressured. At 27C, it is only pleasurable to me. I'm sitting down on my little comfy armchair, enjoying occasional sips of freshly brewed lavender tea, while trying to type out THIS four-lettered word. Not anything dirty, mind you, and hey, it's THIS. Nevermind, and hope you understand. The weather is so cooling, but not cold, that thick jacket has to be worn over. Perhaps it's because given the proximity of my apartment to the thick old rainforest. Not really rain forest though, you might laugh out my ass cos' you don't call those mothers in Singapore a forest, am i wrong? Not wanting to remind you about it, but it's just so disturbing to witness myself described my armchair as something little. It's little, yup, only from the perspective of my gigantically sized body. I'm still living though, and that'll equate to having more kilos in addition to the current issue. From here, it can easily tell what i'm living for and perhaps another why. I eat to live, or I live to eat? Recently, the past syndrome has invaded me once again. Perhaps its eating disorder? Not a known issue concurrently, even in the past. It's been a disturbance so much so that food never leaves my thoughts in any occasion at any time. Sometimes the logical state of mind reluctantly has given way to its emotional counterpart; it went something like this: I know I shouldn't and mustn't BUT i really FEEL like eating and that piece of cake because it looks so appealing BUT i know that will be harmful to me if i were to eat it... the chatter box goes on, and on. Guess wad? Still, it's down my gullet.
After given the good weather a thought, and of course the 'syndrome' a due consideration, i went for a jog, after so long a time since i last did it. At 9.30pm, i went off determined even after given an advise from my mum that the sky's getting darker. Hello, the sky's the same throughout the night, isn't it?? Unless when considered with variations such as a bad weather or so. It's such a good weather, and definitely a 'here i come' mood must be there to kick off a start, at least. So, jog jog jog. Breezy atmosphere. Chilly winds cuts into my face and busted through me. The perspirant wasn't warm for long; they've got chilled once they're out from home, as chilled as I was. Being chilly, both physically and emotionally, does greatly help. The weather calmed my excited soul. My mind became truely peaceful from the uninvited guest - stress. It's my guest, so it's not mine =).
And i've made up my mind - it's time for logic to happen. Because what my emotion tells me is to savour the feeling of biting and tasting of wonderful food, food and food. But on the other hand, my logic says that I need a diet change. That's why, what I've decided is to stay on the logical side. May my days ahead be lighter, and more imptly, healthier~
By the way, please congratulate me - i've just managed to stay off the succulent piece of pinapple cookie that has been gleaming like myself. what a glam~
And why is it so true... To you, are the facts given to me true?
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are but I... .. . . I'm with you ..
Ok, the main thing i wanna tell is simply IT'S a damn cold night.
What a wonderful song by Avril Lavigne. Ok, once again, it's not the main point. My thermometer tells me my place is so cold that it's under an unusual pressure: 27C. Not very pressurable though, I thought. Not as if it is 20C? If it's at 10C, the mercury content will be highly pressured. At 27C, it is only pleasurable to me. I'm sitting down on my little comfy armchair, enjoying occasional sips of freshly brewed lavender tea, while trying to type out THIS four-lettered word. Not anything dirty, mind you, and hey, it's THIS. Nevermind, and hope you understand. The weather is so cooling, but not cold, that thick jacket has to be worn over. Perhaps it's because given the proximity of my apartment to the thick old rainforest. Not really rain forest though, you might laugh out my ass cos' you don't call those mothers in Singapore a forest, am i wrong? Not wanting to remind you about it, but it's just so disturbing to witness myself described my armchair as something little. It's little, yup, only from the perspective of my gigantically sized body. I'm still living though, and that'll equate to having more kilos in addition to the current issue. From here, it can easily tell what i'm living for and perhaps another why. I eat to live, or I live to eat? Recently, the past syndrome has invaded me once again. Perhaps its eating disorder? Not a known issue concurrently, even in the past. It's been a disturbance so much so that food never leaves my thoughts in any occasion at any time. Sometimes the logical state of mind reluctantly has given way to its emotional counterpart; it went something like this: I know I shouldn't and mustn't BUT i really FEEL like eating and that piece of cake because it looks so appealing BUT i know that will be harmful to me if i were to eat it... the chatter box goes on, and on. Guess wad? Still, it's down my gullet.
After given the good weather a thought, and of course the 'syndrome' a due consideration, i went for a jog, after so long a time since i last did it. At 9.30pm, i went off determined even after given an advise from my mum that the sky's getting darker. Hello, the sky's the same throughout the night, isn't it?? Unless when considered with variations such as a bad weather or so. It's such a good weather, and definitely a 'here i come' mood must be there to kick off a start, at least. So, jog jog jog. Breezy atmosphere. Chilly winds cuts into my face and busted through me. The perspirant wasn't warm for long; they've got chilled once they're out from home, as chilled as I was. Being chilly, both physically and emotionally, does greatly help. The weather calmed my excited soul. My mind became truely peaceful from the uninvited guest - stress. It's my guest, so it's not mine =).
And i've made up my mind - it's time for logic to happen. Because what my emotion tells me is to savour the feeling of biting and tasting of wonderful food, food and food. But on the other hand, my logic says that I need a diet change. That's why, what I've decided is to stay on the logical side. May my days ahead be lighter, and more imptly, healthier~
By the way, please congratulate me - i've just managed to stay off the succulent piece of pinapple cookie that has been gleaming like myself. what a glam~
Was playing around blogthing dot com and concluded my visit with these thingies:
| You Should Drive a Bentley Azure |
 You're all flash, and you love to show off to anyone who will watch. And you're such a high roller, this is just one car of many for you... |
And why is it so true... To you, are the facts given to me true?
| Your Personality is Very Rare (INTJ) |
 Your personality type is logical, uncompromising, independent, and nonconformist. Only about 3% of all people have your personality, including 2% of all women and 4% of all men. You are Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging. |
Wednesday 28 November 2007
ASPARTAME - THE SILENT KILLER
ASPARTAME - THE SILENT KILLER
For those who take Ricola & Fisherman , please note that they both contain Aspartame - the silent killer!
FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO EAT FISHERMAN SWEETS BE CAREFUL: Sugar free products contain ASPARTAME .. So don't consume Sugar free product esp 'fisherman sweets'
ASPARTAME - THE SILENT KILLER (by Ron Harder)
To those who prefer to consume artificial flavouring:
There is an epidemic across North America today of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus. Most people do not understand why this epidemic is happening, and they do not know why these diseases are so rampant. I would like to share with you the main reason we are having this very serious problem. Many people today use artificial sweeteners in their tea or coffee.
They do this because the ads they see on TV tell them that sugar is bad for their health. This is absolutely true. Sugar is toxic to us , but what most people use as a replacement for sugar is much more deadly. I am talking about ASPARTAME. It is the cause of the epidemic that was mentioned above. ASPARTAME is an extremely toxic chemical that is produced by a chemical company called Monsanto.
ASPARTAME is being marketed around the world as a sugar substitute and is found in all diet soft drinks, such as Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi. It is also found in artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet, Equal, and Spoonful; and it is used in many other products as a sugar replacement.
ASPARTAME is marketed as a diet product, but it is not a diet product at all. In fact, it will cause you to GAIN weight because it makes you crave carbohydrates. Causing you to gain weight is only a very small part of what ASPARTAME does. It is a toxic chemical that changes the brain's chemistry. It can and does cause severe seizures.
This chemical changes the dopamine level in the brain, and it is particularly deadly for anyone suffering from Parkinson's disease.
ASPARTAME is extremely poisonous, and here is why one of the toxic ingredients of it is wood alcohol. When the temperature of ASPARTAME exceeds 86 degrees F, the wood alcohol in it is converted to Formaldehyde, and then to formic acid, which in turn causes folic acidosis.
FORMALDEHYDE is grouped in the same class of poisons as Cyanide and Arsenic which are very deadly toxins. The only difference is, Formaldehyde kills quietly, and it takes a little longer. And, in the process of killing people, it causes all kinds of neurological problems. There are 92 documented symptoms of Aspartame Poisoning leading to coma and death.
The majority of these symptoms are neurological, because the ASPARTAME attacks and destroys the nervous system. One of these symptoms is Lupus, which has become almost as rampant as Multiple Sclerosis, especially with Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi drinkers.
Now, my advise to you and friends is to consume less of sugary food and beverages! Especially those sweetened by artificial means.
For those who take Ricola & Fisherman , please note that they both contain Aspartame - the silent killer!
FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO EAT FISHERMAN SWEETS BE CAREFUL: Sugar free products contain ASPARTAME .. So don't consume Sugar free product esp 'fisherman sweets'
ASPARTAME - THE SILENT KILLER (by Ron Harder)
To those who prefer to consume artificial flavouring:
There is an epidemic across North America today of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus. Most people do not understand why this epidemic is happening, and they do not know why these diseases are so rampant. I would like to share with you the main reason we are having this very serious problem. Many people today use artificial sweeteners in their tea or coffee.
They do this because the ads they see on TV tell them that sugar is bad for their health. This is absolutely true. Sugar is toxic to us , but what most people use as a replacement for sugar is much more deadly. I am talking about ASPARTAME. It is the cause of the epidemic that was mentioned above. ASPARTAME is an extremely toxic chemical that is produced by a chemical company called Monsanto.
ASPARTAME is being marketed around the world as a sugar substitute and is found in all diet soft drinks, such as Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi. It is also found in artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet, Equal, and Spoonful; and it is used in many other products as a sugar replacement.
ASPARTAME is marketed as a diet product, but it is not a diet product at all. In fact, it will cause you to GAIN weight because it makes you crave carbohydrates. Causing you to gain weight is only a very small part of what ASPARTAME does. It is a toxic chemical that changes the brain's chemistry. It can and does cause severe seizures.
This chemical changes the dopamine level in the brain, and it is particularly deadly for anyone suffering from Parkinson's disease.
ASPARTAME is extremely poisonous, and here is why one of the toxic ingredients of it is wood alcohol. When the temperature of ASPARTAME exceeds 86 degrees F, the wood alcohol in it is converted to Formaldehyde, and then to formic acid, which in turn causes folic acidosis.
FORMALDEHYDE is grouped in the same class of poisons as Cyanide and Arsenic which are very deadly toxins. The only difference is, Formaldehyde kills quietly, and it takes a little longer. And, in the process of killing people, it causes all kinds of neurological problems. There are 92 documented symptoms of Aspartame Poisoning leading to coma and death.
The majority of these symptoms are neurological, because the ASPARTAME attacks and destroys the nervous system. One of these symptoms is Lupus, which has become almost as rampant as Multiple Sclerosis, especially with Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi drinkers.
Now, my advise to you and friends is to consume less of sugary food and beverages! Especially those sweetened by artificial means.
Monday 26 November 2007
!Hoh~
Finally a time to rest my soul.
Friday was a killer - EFMA ica was that much. Mentally straining. What more, i was so tired to have forgotten there's actually a camp going on. So paiseh yea, having forgotten the most important event of the year. But being this way is also a lifestyle yea? gotta enjoy it =) ooo
Gone to LTA's campus that afternoon at hamshire road to collect my winnings! Not cash but a limited adition ez-link card! pictures printed on it is 'the great transport challenge 2020!' after redeemed it, i board a bus two stops down the avenue and alighted opposite simlimsquare. At tekka mall, i had my fill of hokkien mee (one of the best hokkien mee in singapore) and then gone into shengsiong supermarket for a stroll to past time, carrying a big box of donuts bought from wk.
Best Hokkien MEE!
My new ez-link card
Classic: an antique real car found at LTA's campus. (Above) And it's by FORD! (Below)
ALRIGHT, i was disgusted with simpathy not in a good way by the way they handle live food animals. Live frogs are displayed in a large steel container with so many of them together. one of it, probably have felt the danger of being beheaded, tried with its two arms to escape off the container (you can imagine a hamster doing incline pull up). The killed-frog corpes were displayed just so near to their live-counterparts! (Like you and some human meats being left together). Unfortunately the container's been sealed with a large piece of net. When the head got stucked in the tightly enclosed net after several atempts, it had given up. It's eyelids were shut when in contact with the net, imagine how irritated it was. By this time, four days already, I know, it'd have been beheaded and skinned alive or maybe already down right into someone's stomach. I've got videos to support yea. Just wait, i'll add subtitles and post it to youtube and probably stomp to share them around. SAY NO TO FROGS, FELLOW FRIENDS.
After saying so much, I have, HOWEVER, not at all an intention to beg for a start to switch to vegeterian, not even to say partial-vegeterian. All these are part of nature, undoubtly ya? But I beg to urge everybody to at the very least appreciate what's on your plate. Be it plant sources or from animal, each of them somehow or somewhat come at a cost definitely. The cost to you may be the money you exchange it for. That's PEANUT. Compare it with the years of cultivating the crops and rearing of quality animals at the farmers' ends; sacrificing the years and days alive, as if dead, in cramped cages and bars as though being put in prison with no say at all when they've actually innocently done NOTHING wrong, and playing of the game of chance to see who's day would it be to be slaughtered before the next sunrise; the painful moment when they're shot, culled, slaughtered, slashed, skinned, beheaded, or heated alive till death brings their warmth apart from their beloved family of cubs awaiting for be breasts-fed; the contributions to the el nino state the world is now facing, given the large amount of plants needed to feed the animals which require land spaces let out by deforestation; and of course the methane gases released from the livestocks systems. In the next centuries to come your grandchildren might be there struggling for oxygen because there's only one tree on earth left. Or even worse there's no basic criteria for living, and there'll not be any new generations. What causes it? Guess no more but partly the pieces of meat you ate yesterday. Though we can't really see or control what's going to happen after 200 years, what we can do now is to be both morally and socially responsible for what we're doing because for every little course of actions we perform does greatly affect the shape of the future.
Care to even appreciate your food and not to waste?
AIYO BACK TO POINT:
Actually it's not really the frogs that matter. It's the way they manage their storefront.
Mutton section: the butcher culling the already-dead sheep rib-cage. With the pungent smell stucked in the aircon.
Seafood section: live fishes swiming their way only to end up with heads chopped off while alive, or the stomach turned over in the cloudy water while they're alive. cat fishes struggling in water half the height of their body. Big fishes put to suffocate on an old cardboard probably because their dying while in water. low frequency sound could be heard ya, and i'm certain it was from them.
Pork and beef section: similar to mutton section, but only without the mutton smell.
There's still more, I'll eleborate more in the next posts. Shengsiong is only ONE STEP away from the NEXT: culling chickens, slaughtering cows and pigs in-store. only with moaning in great pain would be heard. Perhaps further next: rearing them in aircon room, next to the cashier.
Tekka Mall is a true ghost town. Even though sitting on a prime location, the mall's layout made it a total failure. None of the shops at B1 is open, despite the crowd puller (supermart) is just direcctly below. Some shops are open on level two and ground level, but from level 3 onwards through 8, there's none. HOPELESS.
Those who designed it ought to be hanged; those who approved it ought to be shot.
Relax, calm a 'lil, OK, back to point. There's not much thingy happened over the weekend either. =x
Here's what has happened during the weekend:
Sat morning: A bit of tennis, then drizzled.
Sat afternoon till late night: nap
Sat late night to sun midnight: online
Sun midnight till late morning: sleep
Sun noon: lunch
sun afternoon: nap
sun afternoon - night: visit grandma
sun 11pm: sleep.
Exciting huh? what an interesting weekend. only to me, at least.
Just got this WOWtv subscription from Qmax. Wow, and wow! there's really a lot of VOD (video-on-demand). Lots of movies and variety shows. Droolzz.. and next week, mioTV is coming to my house also. let's cheer hooray! my house's gonna be turned into a mini theatre soon.
Today, how's the presentation on pbwiki? I would say, well done. Good luck peeps. N finally got the hang of Finance alr. gonna cheong till I meet the line. what line? neh, the line lor. the self-set line. not mrt line but my target line.
shh~ tell you: i was at stomp website where i saw the two buses which collided with each other! bus 56 and the other 58. 5658. wu luck wu huat sia~ as suggested by one member. huat ar!
Here's a photo i'd like to share: A super cute dog!
Friday 23 November 2007
It's been a great day today.
Finance ICA wasn't really difficult and yet I couldn't really finish it. Perhaps I'll only pass the overall marks =X
Yes, indeed a great day; I was as if pronounced a brain-dead since morning. I slept last night in heat and irritation due to the humidity and warm weather, so I used the aircon instead. At dawn, I was as if frozen, just as a piece of meat you would see in your freezer, because the temperature was set just too low. Then in the morning I woke up in heat once again which sunk myself totally into frustrations. The sweater which I wore for warmth had been thrown onto the floor, leaving only my skin intact. Right, this is how I started my day today.
Since the day when I was declared sick, I stopped taking the supplements. As a result, and as visibly, I've gone into Sleepyhead State Syndrome (SSS) once again. The organisation ability has gone down to drain and have not been getting up for weeks already, even on today, and more days to come.
Alright, bought myself a story book today. What's the title? i can't tell without looking at the book because remember, today i'm in this stupid triple asses SSS.
AHCB Pot Luck X'mas Party's meeting was, I would say, VERY SELF DRIVEN. I'm simply surprised even till this very instance and the satisfaction is there hanging upright. Hope that's already a good start, and wish there'll be a good end result too. I would say almost half of the plannings are done on this very first meeting. Very FOCUSED. Damn it.
Thanks to Dan, dA, wk, FQ, Dap, Yc, and Yong. Bow, (wow).
And for that matter, and perhaps, I see time for a succession to take place. I've got somebody in mind to succeed over, not to the current, but new ones. The current ones will be superceeded by the new batches and then be promoted to the new Advisory Panel (AP) as Senior Members. Sounds exciting huh? It sounds that way to me too. And all postings for these people (ie Presidents, Treasurers, Etc) will be removed leaving only SM or advisers. A Chairman for the Advisory Panel will also be elected.
So is it really a great day ? Weigh wigh and weigh...
EFMA ICA is coming in just less than 10 hours. And i've not been revising it for weeks. LOL Better get started before I get startled.
Tmr after school, I'll head down to LTA's office to collect my winning! I've won a commemorative EZ-Link Card with a value of $20 within. After that i'll meet up with the mother of my new student for a discussion.
EEr, better get those pills down my throat before these events. =X
Finance ICA wasn't really difficult and yet I couldn't really finish it. Perhaps I'll only pass the overall marks =X
Yes, indeed a great day; I was as if pronounced a brain-dead since morning. I slept last night in heat and irritation due to the humidity and warm weather, so I used the aircon instead. At dawn, I was as if frozen, just as a piece of meat you would see in your freezer, because the temperature was set just too low. Then in the morning I woke up in heat once again which sunk myself totally into frustrations. The sweater which I wore for warmth had been thrown onto the floor, leaving only my skin intact. Right, this is how I started my day today.
Since the day when I was declared sick, I stopped taking the supplements. As a result, and as visibly, I've gone into Sleepyhead State Syndrome (SSS) once again. The organisation ability has gone down to drain and have not been getting up for weeks already, even on today, and more days to come.
Alright, bought myself a story book today. What's the title? i can't tell without looking at the book because remember, today i'm in this stupid triple asses SSS.
AHCB Pot Luck X'mas Party's meeting was, I would say, VERY SELF DRIVEN. I'm simply surprised even till this very instance and the satisfaction is there hanging upright. Hope that's already a good start, and wish there'll be a good end result too. I would say almost half of the plannings are done on this very first meeting. Very FOCUSED. Damn it.
Thanks to Dan, dA, wk, FQ, Dap, Yc, and Yong. Bow, (wow).
And for that matter, and perhaps, I see time for a succession to take place. I've got somebody in mind to succeed over, not to the current, but new ones. The current ones will be superceeded by the new batches and then be promoted to the new Advisory Panel (AP) as Senior Members. Sounds exciting huh? It sounds that way to me too. And all postings for these people (ie Presidents, Treasurers, Etc) will be removed leaving only SM or advisers. A Chairman for the Advisory Panel will also be elected.
So is it really a great day ? Weigh wigh and weigh...
EFMA ICA is coming in just less than 10 hours. And i've not been revising it for weeks. LOL Better get started before I get startled.
Tmr after school, I'll head down to LTA's office to collect my winning! I've won a commemorative EZ-Link Card with a value of $20 within. After that i'll meet up with the mother of my new student for a discussion.
EEr, better get those pills down my throat before these events. =X
Tuesday 20 November 2007
To start off, let me lament how tired am I.
Just yesterday, I had classes from 9 till 2pm. And from then on, I continued finishing up what's not yet completed in my marketing management project.
It was tough. The tough part was that actually the questions weren't tough, but having to have continued squeezing out my brain juice to get an effective work done despite days of sleepless nights is horrible. It was nonetheless completed nicely anyway.
While on my way to submit the work, I have thoughts like this: oh no... my submission is three days of lateness and that would mean 9marks gone to the grave. Then I thought firmly that I wanted to negotiate with ms tan and secure back the 9 marks! And it was like, done. After a phone call to several heads of department, i was granted this previlige.
At 5.30pm, I gone to Ateam room and had myself interviewed by the vice-president and team. I would day, hmm... gone case. I hadn't had enough brain juice to get myself organise what I wanted to say. They asked me how would I handle a case of a member refusing to perform her duty for an important event just because her blazor size is too big.
Interviewers: ~~~
Me: I'll let her know nicely that it is an important event and she ought to perform it.
Interviewers: But, what if she die die refuses?
Me: I'll try to arrange for a blazor of her desired size from the SA office. If not, i'll try persuade others to exchange with her. (I felt like telling them I DON'T F***ING CARE, she die die must do it)
Interviewers: But there's no blazor left. And all her friends are already happy with their blazor size. How would you do it?
Me: Tell her not to do the event, and debar her from doing any future events with immediate effect.
Alright, I don't think i'll be able to secure a place in the committee already. With this kind of answer I doubt i'll be able to make it.
Anyway, I turned in at 9pm right after I've taken a shower. Flip left and right, and woooooo i've gone into dreamlands. Till four hours after dawn.
Gone to school early in the morning again for project meetings. Then attended classes. Then A team meeting agaiN! It's been routined huh?
Went to popular, saw P2's assesment book details. Tmr it's my first tuition lesson (provide, not receive). He's a P1 boy boy going to P2 next year.
Just yesterday, I had classes from 9 till 2pm. And from then on, I continued finishing up what's not yet completed in my marketing management project.
It was tough. The tough part was that actually the questions weren't tough, but having to have continued squeezing out my brain juice to get an effective work done despite days of sleepless nights is horrible. It was nonetheless completed nicely anyway.
While on my way to submit the work, I have thoughts like this: oh no... my submission is three days of lateness and that would mean 9marks gone to the grave. Then I thought firmly that I wanted to negotiate with ms tan and secure back the 9 marks! And it was like, done. After a phone call to several heads of department, i was granted this previlige.
At 5.30pm, I gone to Ateam room and had myself interviewed by the vice-president and team. I would day, hmm... gone case. I hadn't had enough brain juice to get myself organise what I wanted to say. They asked me how would I handle a case of a member refusing to perform her duty for an important event just because her blazor size is too big.
Interviewers: ~~~
Me: I'll let her know nicely that it is an important event and she ought to perform it.
Interviewers: But, what if she die die refuses?
Me: I'll try to arrange for a blazor of her desired size from the SA office. If not, i'll try persuade others to exchange with her. (I felt like telling them I DON'T F***ING CARE, she die die must do it)
Interviewers: But there's no blazor left. And all her friends are already happy with their blazor size. How would you do it?
Me: Tell her not to do the event, and debar her from doing any future events with immediate effect.
Alright, I don't think i'll be able to secure a place in the committee already. With this kind of answer I doubt i'll be able to make it.
Anyway, I turned in at 9pm right after I've taken a shower. Flip left and right, and woooooo i've gone into dreamlands. Till four hours after dawn.
Gone to school early in the morning again for project meetings. Then attended classes. Then A team meeting agaiN! It's been routined huh?
Went to popular, saw P2's assesment book details. Tmr it's my first tuition lesson (provide, not receive). He's a P1 boy boy going to P2 next year.
Sunday 18 November 2007
Back from Changi.
Here are the photos =)
Still sick though. Especially so after a meal of curries and pratas.
Headache.
Tired.
Stomachache.
And timeache; I'm out of time.
3 Topics of Law ICA tmr, and 10-page marketing report not done, yet.
How? Better go do now lor~~
A physical outing made me mentally relax. Now even more physically tired, more than anything else; greater than yours, greatest within.
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Super Sunday and Tea Tree!
It's a Super Sunday! Beautiful indeed, I woke up only to have found some pizzas on the table. Elated and surprise, we had mum's hard work till totally full.
To add on to this super sunday, dad plans to go Changi airport T3. Probably a whole day outing, given the size of the building. And there'll be an advantage just today - whenever hungry, simply go onboard a train and head one station downwards to Expo, where there's lots and lots of food on exhibition. Oh my T3, and of course food, here I come!
It will be another post of good pictures. Just wait yea? I'll be back with photos. Meanwhile if you can't wait or resist but to drool over the much anticipated monumental landmard, visit the gallery to satisfy your tastebuts first!
To add on to this super sunday, dad plans to go Changi airport T3. Probably a whole day outing, given the size of the building. And there'll be an advantage just today - whenever hungry, simply go onboard a train and head one station downwards to Expo, where there's lots and lots of food on exhibition. Oh my T3, and of course food, here I come!
It will be another post of good pictures. Just wait yea? I'll be back with photos. Meanwhile if you can't wait or resist but to drool over the much anticipated monumental landmard, visit the gallery to satisfy your tastebuts first!
Here are last Friday's Nihon Mura photos!
Japanese Villiage
Japanese Mache?!
Wow!
Fried Tofu
Dunno what shell =X
Miso~
Friday 16 November 2007
Oh my cravings for sushis are here!
Honey, here I come!
Anyone knows this sushi chain called nihon mura?
GO and try it and for sure you'll love me.
2nd level, IRAS building, Opposite Novena MRT.
Good food are best known for their quality,
then secondly: it is healthy?
I know I can't mingle your thoughts but seriously,
Trust me. It's good, it's very healthy, and it's very very cheap!
No more sick leave today, yet I didn't go to school. AND what's more I'm heading down for honey later. If I kena caught somewhere there by someone there, doom. Anyway, i'm still suffering from nausiness and it's really terrible. I don't know how many times must I emphasize on the word 'terrible', it's just so bad. Whether is it terrigible, horrigible or vegetable they're just the same. Stopped taking those killers already, and hope i'll feel better tmr.
Supposedly the marketing proj must be handed up by 5pm today. I think i'll have to self extend the dateline myself. See what's not yet done? You'll be frightened. MUAHAHAHHAhAhA. It's not an excuse created but it's jus so true that I'm afraid ppl might think it's an excuse. 'i was so drowsy and nausy that made me feel really bad and thus, the lateness in submission.'
i'm being honest and I declare that I've done quite some bit this afternoon. When totally feeling bored, I switched task and edited my blog instead. Noticed some changes? There's video, there's more and more photos added and more!
Shan't be too talkative today. I'll get my work done before coming here again tmr.
Honey, here I come!
Anyone knows this sushi chain called nihon mura?
GO and try it and for sure you'll love me.
2nd level, IRAS building, Opposite Novena MRT.
Good food are best known for their quality,
then secondly: it is healthy?
I know I can't mingle your thoughts but seriously,
Trust me. It's good, it's very healthy, and it's very very cheap!
No more sick leave today, yet I didn't go to school. AND what's more I'm heading down for honey later. If I kena caught somewhere there by someone there, doom. Anyway, i'm still suffering from nausiness and it's really terrible. I don't know how many times must I emphasize on the word 'terrible', it's just so bad. Whether is it terrigible, horrigible or vegetable they're just the same. Stopped taking those killers already, and hope i'll feel better tmr.
Supposedly the marketing proj must be handed up by 5pm today. I think i'll have to self extend the dateline myself. See what's not yet done? You'll be frightened. MUAHAHAHHAhAhA. It's not an excuse created but it's jus so true that I'm afraid ppl might think it's an excuse. 'i was so drowsy and nausy that made me feel really bad and thus, the lateness in submission.'
i'm being honest and I declare that I've done quite some bit this afternoon. When totally feeling bored, I switched task and edited my blog instead. Noticed some changes? There's video, there's more and more photos added and more!
Shan't be too talkative today. I'll get my work done before coming here again tmr.
Thursday 15 November 2007
Another boring yet tiring day. Gone to school just for projs. Ok, I was dragging along this giddy head and strengthless body and it was really terrible. But muahaha? I got another day of MC from Dr Tan, and when seen him he gave me another kind of med: Cough syrup (yecks!). Skipped lessons once again. =X Smiles, and smile, anyway.
Gone to Dr Tan's clinic after finishing the proj. I was as though drunk after taken much of the medications. TERRIBLE~
Ok, just got myself a new game to entertain all the side effects of drugs. And it is..... Bus Driver! Sounds a bit ...duh? Quite lah. It's a game that makes you a virtual bus driver. Alright, it was like so so only...Duh... Except for the thrill i caught when the bus crashed into the bus stop loaded with crowds.
Had dinner, and then again i'm indulged in my happy lappy. No more Bus Driver, the one-hour trial has ended. Sad huh? But there are two choices: 29.99 or no way. So I chose the rational one.
Just received wk's reply. He's going malaysia again. LOL.. After his trip will be mine, but in two months' time! Cheers...
I'm super bored LAH.....~
Gone to Dr Tan's clinic after finishing the proj. I was as though drunk after taken much of the medications. TERRIBLE~
Ok, just got myself a new game to entertain all the side effects of drugs. And it is..... Bus Driver! Sounds a bit ...duh? Quite lah. It's a game that makes you a virtual bus driver. Alright, it was like so so only...Duh... Except for the thrill i caught when the bus crashed into the bus stop loaded with crowds.
Had dinner, and then again i'm indulged in my happy lappy. No more Bus Driver, the one-hour trial has ended. Sad huh? But there are two choices: 29.99 or no way. So I chose the rational one.
Just received wk's reply. He's going malaysia again. LOL.. After his trip will be mine, but in two months' time! Cheers...
I'm super bored LAH.....~
Wednesday 14 November 2007
Today is another boring day at home. projects projects projects. One due tmr, and another the day after. And their weightages are like 35% and 20%? Muahahaha. Getting to an end of these tasks is my current concern, and having already taken the flu medicine which now caused my serious drowsiness is yet another hit on the head. Ten minutes to three, I'll have 3 more hours before the next dosage of medication. By then, that'll be of course another hit, and I reckon it will be harder this time.
Definitely going to school is part of my schedule for tmr; there's an interview with my CCA's seniors because guys, i'm being elected to co-govern the club next year! I've been chosen into the executive committee, but to which posting will i be posted to i'm not yet aware. Hope this will be another milestone in life, and more importantly it will complement my studies, heh.
SWOT analysis; business unit strategic planning . . blah bla blah. Still clueless though. Ok time to get back to work!
Tuesday 13 November 2007
Sick for a day already. Flu. Fever. Sore throat. Zzz Howsoever cause by the few numbers of cockles and mussels. That's sway lah~ MC for today, tmr and maybe thursday. Gonna miss the fun outing to Sentosa with fellow CHEERS mates. Ahhhh!!!
Just today, I missed finance, marketing and logistics tutorials and lectures; and counting. Tmr there'll be EFMA and law tutorials. yet another screams~~~~
Alright, let's flashback to the last weekend. Had chalet with the band gang at DE, and it was fun! I would describe it as fun on average, and it wouldn't be had I not use the word 'average'.
Right after school ended, met up with wk and left home to pack my barang barangs. Weather was a little bad then, and leaving house a little later might help I thought. However it turned out to be good, and I blamed myself for bringing the extra umbrella.
The entire journey involved using my lappy. Arms and eyes got strained, and all the way having to stuck my vision onto the screen was terrible. AND that's all because I hadn't remember to submit OIPP application form on time. Ok, nevermind. Not long after checking in, I went out headed back for school. guess how long i've waited for 354? 40mins!!!! And the weather was really good, or somehow bad, as strong sun ray shone onto me directly, making me look a little tan. 40 minutes of exposure is good enough. at least to cause my current sickness, on top of the consumption of cockles.
After 354, I chased for a bus that 'looked' like 39, (all sbs buses look alike aren't they?) and I chased it like HELL, yes hell, and it turned out to be bus 3 when I reach there. Forget it, I looked like a kid after given the bus a chase. All these were for the extra 15mins I could save to get to school. When totally convinced, I decided to take 88 instead, and then gone to the berth. AGAIN, the bus left me. Really ZZZZZ.
Anyway, taxi is much faster. who doesn't know? 14 bucks brought me to school in 20mins.
Just today, I missed finance, marketing and logistics tutorials and lectures; and counting. Tmr there'll be EFMA and law tutorials. yet another screams~~~~
Alright, let's flashback to the last weekend. Had chalet with the band gang at DE, and it was fun! I would describe it as fun on average, and it wouldn't be had I not use the word 'average'.
Right after school ended, met up with wk and left home to pack my barang barangs. Weather was a little bad then, and leaving house a little later might help I thought. However it turned out to be good, and I blamed myself for bringing the extra umbrella.
The entire journey involved using my lappy. Arms and eyes got strained, and all the way having to stuck my vision onto the screen was terrible. AND that's all because I hadn't remember to submit OIPP application form on time. Ok, nevermind. Not long after checking in, I went out headed back for school. guess how long i've waited for 354? 40mins!!!! And the weather was really good, or somehow bad, as strong sun ray shone onto me directly, making me look a little tan. 40 minutes of exposure is good enough. at least to cause my current sickness, on top of the consumption of cockles.
After 354, I chased for a bus that 'looked' like 39, (all sbs buses look alike aren't they?) and I chased it like HELL, yes hell, and it turned out to be bus 3 when I reach there. Forget it, I looked like a kid after given the bus a chase. All these were for the extra 15mins I could save to get to school. When totally convinced, I decided to take 88 instead, and then gone to the berth. AGAIN, the bus left me. Really ZZZZZ.
Anyway, taxi is much faster. who doesn't know? 14 bucks brought me to school in 20mins.
BBQ!
On the way back, I took 88, and went to fairprice whitesands to get their red wine and cup noodles. When found no suitable wine, on top of forgetting their tom yam cup noodles after facinated by the LIVE CRABS, I took that guy back to chalet and had a fun time buaing it with butter. Gone were those days playing on the mud, catching fishes along the river. The last moment was set up by a blaze of fire. Stress, oily, heat, stuggle, and helplessness, ouchhhh!! With legs broken, and swoosh! it became my dinner.
EEERRRRRRR~~~~ And then... Yummy!!!
The second day was equally good; subway!, frisbee game, bbq, night cycle, etc. It was however a TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT because I couldn't get to see my long awaited experience on changi coast road, a.k.a endless road. N we got back, had a good bath but not all ended the day as early as I did. Things turned bad, as bad as really bad. da didn have sleep at all. Yr ps etc. Thanks to that amazing epitome of goodness.
Third day: pack up and left. NOD NOD, yes, just packed and went off. On the journey back, again, laptop.
Final deliverables: Done National Edu Proj, Essay for OIPP application package.
And NOW, getting to stand up straight is already a problem. So, no school for tmr, yea.
While on the way back on bus 88 to DE, I saw rainbow!
Lights of various colours come as one and together,
they form something really beautiful.
Teacher, if I were to be in that building, will I have seven colours on my head?
Frisbee!
Saturday 8 September 2007
Today, Chet sent me another mail. Here it goes:
Dear Zhenyu:
We turn today to a wonderful insight by Thich Nhat Hanh, who teaches...
When you are guided by compassion and loving
kindness, you are able to look deeply into
the heart of reality and see the truth.
Try this technique: While you're meditating, think of thesorriest, most pathetic, appalling human being you've everseen. Visualize as many details of this person as you can.
When you're practically shuddering with disgust at themental image, stop.
Now, shift... and send toward this mental image everyiota of love and compassion in your body and soul.
If you're doing this technique correctly, a dramatic waveof peace and bliss will wash through you. It may be intenseenough to give you goose bumps.
That's the power of compassion and loving kindness.
It works.
And it's available to you every second of your life. Everysecond.
All you have to do is breathe in, stop, open the valve toyour limitless compassion and loving kindness and let itwash through you. Then share it by breathing it out intothe world.
Pure joy and bliss.
It's that simple.
Until next time, meditate every day and wash the worldwith loving compassion.
Chet
Tonight's another round. Smiles~
Dear Zhenyu:
We turn today to a wonderful insight by Thich Nhat Hanh, who teaches...
When you are guided by compassion and loving
kindness, you are able to look deeply into
the heart of reality and see the truth.
Try this technique: While you're meditating, think of thesorriest, most pathetic, appalling human being you've everseen. Visualize as many details of this person as you can.
When you're practically shuddering with disgust at themental image, stop.
Now, shift... and send toward this mental image everyiota of love and compassion in your body and soul.
If you're doing this technique correctly, a dramatic waveof peace and bliss will wash through you. It may be intenseenough to give you goose bumps.
That's the power of compassion and loving kindness.
It works.
And it's available to you every second of your life. Everysecond.
All you have to do is breathe in, stop, open the valve toyour limitless compassion and loving kindness and let itwash through you. Then share it by breathing it out intothe world.
Pure joy and bliss.
It's that simple.
Until next time, meditate every day and wash the worldwith loving compassion.
Chet
Tonight's another round. Smiles~
Sunday 26 August 2007
Hurray, no more Cheers! At least for these two days - today and tomorrow. Today was a pleasureful and happy day indeed. Daniel, Dad and myself went all the way to Sembawang Park for fishing! After so long a time standing on the semi wooden jetty, all we got was literally nothing, except for some fun. Not at all a fish, and not even one of them by those men whose rods were far larger than ours. However, flower crabs were seen emerging from the sea in the square nets every few of half a minutes. Small or big, there's actually a preference among 'fishermen' though. The larger ones would suffer the fate not similar to their counterparts, where smaller ones were privileged to return back home. That must be due to their sizes.
Mid afternoon, I went back to Grandma's place and enjoyed my crabby feast with Daniel. I had one whole steamed and chilled crab as snack. Having able to eat them after so many years had paid off the pains which I felt when cracking the shells. Then when there was an excess, Daniel and me shared the third one, leaving me with rashes at the end of the day, which is now. =( but =).
At dusk, we went to Aunt cat's place and prepared for a family gathering, an annual event that would usually gather over 60 distant relatives for a get-together session. But unfortuately things weren't worked out to be what the old uncles and aunts wanted, which we the younger generations did not really interacted much I would say.
Just after the strolling around, I went to bathe and used the steam bath. It is like a giant steamer which people usually use it to seam Paus. And after everything I felt refreshed, and super-recharged once again.
There's a buffet dinner! Much to my liking, and with the fact that that's what I have ordered from Select Catering, I like it even more. But sadly I didn't eat much due to the limitation of the amount.
Having enjoyed all these moments, I nearly forget to introduce Daniel! He is my cousin, 24, who was born in Singapore. Now a German, he has been living in Germany for more than twenty years. He's now back here again after an interval of three years. Together with his Dad (my uncle), his wife (Aunt Gadarh), sister (Sandra, 21, cousin), they spend their holidays here living at my Grandma's place. But this time they brought along their cousin and boyfriend too. Cloudia is a Policewoman at their place. (Woohoo!) Sadly, my attachment has started so I couldn't really bring them out so sightsee and have fun. I'm feeling to sorry for that. They will leave on 29 Aug.
Today's entry will stop here, and I know I have lotsa expired things to post, especially photos. Stay tuned, and focused. =)
Mid afternoon, I went back to Grandma's place and enjoyed my crabby feast with Daniel. I had one whole steamed and chilled crab as snack. Having able to eat them after so many years had paid off the pains which I felt when cracking the shells. Then when there was an excess, Daniel and me shared the third one, leaving me with rashes at the end of the day, which is now. =( but =).
At dusk, we went to Aunt cat's place and prepared for a family gathering, an annual event that would usually gather over 60 distant relatives for a get-together session. But unfortuately things weren't worked out to be what the old uncles and aunts wanted, which we the younger generations did not really interacted much I would say.
Just after the strolling around, I went to bathe and used the steam bath. It is like a giant steamer which people usually use it to seam Paus. And after everything I felt refreshed, and super-recharged once again.
There's a buffet dinner! Much to my liking, and with the fact that that's what I have ordered from Select Catering, I like it even more. But sadly I didn't eat much due to the limitation of the amount.
Having enjoyed all these moments, I nearly forget to introduce Daniel! He is my cousin, 24, who was born in Singapore. Now a German, he has been living in Germany for more than twenty years. He's now back here again after an interval of three years. Together with his Dad (my uncle), his wife (Aunt Gadarh), sister (Sandra, 21, cousin), they spend their holidays here living at my Grandma's place. But this time they brought along their cousin and boyfriend too. Cloudia is a Policewoman at their place. (Woohoo!) Sadly, my attachment has started so I couldn't really bring them out so sightsee and have fun. I'm feeling to sorry for that. They will leave on 29 Aug.
Today's entry will stop here, and I know I have lotsa expired things to post, especially photos. Stay tuned, and focused. =)
Sunday 19 August 2007
Less Meat, More Health?
Article adapted from http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Online%2BStory/STIStory_149261.html.
A letter by Edmund Lim Wee Kiat
Eating less meat brings benefits to our health and environment
AT A recent seminar organized by the Economic Development Board and The Straits Times, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew shared his concern about the 'enormous problem' of global warming and the associated problems of floods, droughts, typhoons and rising sea levels.
He raised the question: 'Will we have the wisdom and the ability to prevent this degradation of the environment?'
MM Lee then expressed his doubts. 'I have serious reservations, because I don't see any government telling its people to consume less... less travel, less food, eat more vegetables, don't eat more protein.'
What does eating more vegetables and less animal protein have to do with our environment?
Eating less meat and more vegetables is good for our health and our environment.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition noted that the production of one calorie of animal protein for human consumption requires more than 10 times the fossil fuel input to produce one calorie of plant protein. This results in 10 times more carbon dioxide emission.
A 2006 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation report stated that the livestock sector produces more greenhouse gas emissions than the transportation systems.
In addition, the livestock sector produces manure which contributes to more than 60 per cent of human-related nitrous oxide. Nitric oxide worsens the global warming situation as it has 296 times the Global Warming Potential of carbon dioxide.
In the United States, more than 30 per cent of all fossil fuels produced in that country are used for animal production.
The animals that are bred for human consumption are fed with various vegetable crops. Energy is required to produce these crops. These crops are then harvested, processed and transported to the feedlots for the animals' consumption. After the animals are fed and bred, they are transported to the slaughterhouse to be killed. The carcasses are subsequently transported in refrigerated trucks to the processing plants. Eventually, the meat is delivered to a grocery store.
The production and transportation of animals take up a substantial amount of fuel. As a result, more carbon dioxide and toxins are emitted to the detriment of our environment.
The meat that we consume in Singapore requires additional fuel for refrigeration and transportation as these carcasses are imported via airplanes from countries such as the US and Australia.
Furthermore, as the consumption of meat increases, more land is required for animal grazing or production of crops for animals. Some of these extra lands come from Latin America where rainforests and forests are destroyed so as to meet the increasing demands for animal production.
According to a Smithsonian Institution research, the demand for grazing land results in the destruction of a land area the size of seven football fields in the Amazon basin, every minute of every day.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation report pointed out that 70 per cent of former forests in the Amazon have been deforested and changed to grazing lands.
Our earth's green lungs are being devastated to feed mankind's appetite for flesh. If we consume less meat, there would be less deforestation, destruction, pollution and global warming.
The production of animal leads to pollution. The manure from the billions of animals that are bred and killed for food causes a tremendous amount of water pollution in rivers and damage to our environment. This serious pollution was one of the reasons that led to relocation and phasing out of pig farms in Singapore in the 1970s.
The UN researchers highlighted that the livestock industry badly damages our environment and scarce water resources. It is a leading cause of water pollution, degeneration of sea life and increased water consumption.
Senior UN Food and Agriculture Organisation official Henning Steinfeld reported that the meat industry is 'one of the most significant contributors to today's most serious environmental problems'.
If we eat less animal protein, there will be less need for animal production and there will be less damage to our environment. This can also reduce the factors that accelerate global warming.
According to the Agri-Food and Veterinary (AVA) authority statistics, the import of meat increased significantly over the past 10 years. In 1997, 14,019 tonnes of beef were imported to Singapore. Last year, the import of beef increased by more than 10,000 tonnes to 24, 358 tonnes. In comparison to 1997, the import of chicken last year increased by 10,000 tonnes whereas the import of pork and mutton decreased by less than 1,000 tonnes each.
The per capita consumption of beef in Singapore increased from 3.5kg in 1997 to 3.7kg last year. On a positive note, the per capita consumption of meat decreased and the consumption of vegetables. Nonetheless, we can do better by importing and eating less meat while consuming more vegetables.
Meat is high in unhealthy saturated fat, cholesterol and calories. The consumption of animal products can contribute to obesity, heart disease, certain kinds of cancer and a range of other dreadful illnesses. This also leads to increases in rising medical expenses, especially for a graying society like Singapore.
Authorities and individuals can certainly do more to encourage people to eat less meat and more vegetables so as to promote healthier living and lower medical expenditure.
Oxford University researchers from the Department of Public Health stated that imposing a tax of 17.5 per cent on food products regarded as unhealthy could reduce consumer demand and lower the number of heart attacks and strokes.
According to this study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, such a policy decision and implementation could save more than 3,000 lives in Britain annually as a 'well designed and carefully-targeted fat tax could be a useful tool for reducing the burden of food-related disease'.
Such a tax on meat could reduce meat intake and eventually benefit our environment too. High taxes have been levied on detrimental tobacco and alcohol to discourage unhealthy living.
Likewise, a tax could be imposed on the consumption of meat, as well as high-fat and high-sugar products. The funds from such a tax could then be used to subsidise the cost of fresh vegetables and fruits so as to make them more affordable and attractive. Such a tax may not be a popular government policy initially but it can lead to long-term benefits for our society and families.
Together with education, such efforts will encourage healthier eating habits where people will eat less meat and more vegetables and fruits. There will then be a reduction in meat consumption and production. This will certainly be better for one's personal health, as well as for the well-being of our environment and future.
Nonetheless, we need not wait till such a tax is imposed. Today, we can start improving our health and reducing global warming by eating less meat.
My colleague bought a Toyota Prius hybrid car in her effort to emit less carbon dioxide and benefit the environment. According to a University of Chicago study, being a vegan benefits the environment more than driving a Prius because a vegan, compared to a meat-eater, prevents 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the environment, whereas a Prius emits one tonne less of carbon dioxide every year.
So, by eating less animal protein, we are helping to reduce global warming. As an individual, you and I can play our part to prevent the degradation of our environment. The future is not so bleak and there is still hope.
A letter by Edmund Lim Wee Kiat
Eating less meat brings benefits to our health and environment
AT A recent seminar organized by the Economic Development Board and The Straits Times, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew shared his concern about the 'enormous problem' of global warming and the associated problems of floods, droughts, typhoons and rising sea levels.
He raised the question: 'Will we have the wisdom and the ability to prevent this degradation of the environment?'
MM Lee then expressed his doubts. 'I have serious reservations, because I don't see any government telling its people to consume less... less travel, less food, eat more vegetables, don't eat more protein.'
What does eating more vegetables and less animal protein have to do with our environment?
Eating less meat and more vegetables is good for our health and our environment.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition noted that the production of one calorie of animal protein for human consumption requires more than 10 times the fossil fuel input to produce one calorie of plant protein. This results in 10 times more carbon dioxide emission.
A 2006 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation report stated that the livestock sector produces more greenhouse gas emissions than the transportation systems.
In addition, the livestock sector produces manure which contributes to more than 60 per cent of human-related nitrous oxide. Nitric oxide worsens the global warming situation as it has 296 times the Global Warming Potential of carbon dioxide.
In the United States, more than 30 per cent of all fossil fuels produced in that country are used for animal production.
The animals that are bred for human consumption are fed with various vegetable crops. Energy is required to produce these crops. These crops are then harvested, processed and transported to the feedlots for the animals' consumption. After the animals are fed and bred, they are transported to the slaughterhouse to be killed. The carcasses are subsequently transported in refrigerated trucks to the processing plants. Eventually, the meat is delivered to a grocery store.
The production and transportation of animals take up a substantial amount of fuel. As a result, more carbon dioxide and toxins are emitted to the detriment of our environment.
The meat that we consume in Singapore requires additional fuel for refrigeration and transportation as these carcasses are imported via airplanes from countries such as the US and Australia.
Furthermore, as the consumption of meat increases, more land is required for animal grazing or production of crops for animals. Some of these extra lands come from Latin America where rainforests and forests are destroyed so as to meet the increasing demands for animal production.
According to a Smithsonian Institution research, the demand for grazing land results in the destruction of a land area the size of seven football fields in the Amazon basin, every minute of every day.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation report pointed out that 70 per cent of former forests in the Amazon have been deforested and changed to grazing lands.
Our earth's green lungs are being devastated to feed mankind's appetite for flesh. If we consume less meat, there would be less deforestation, destruction, pollution and global warming.
The production of animal leads to pollution. The manure from the billions of animals that are bred and killed for food causes a tremendous amount of water pollution in rivers and damage to our environment. This serious pollution was one of the reasons that led to relocation and phasing out of pig farms in Singapore in the 1970s.
The UN researchers highlighted that the livestock industry badly damages our environment and scarce water resources. It is a leading cause of water pollution, degeneration of sea life and increased water consumption.
Senior UN Food and Agriculture Organisation official Henning Steinfeld reported that the meat industry is 'one of the most significant contributors to today's most serious environmental problems'.
If we eat less animal protein, there will be less need for animal production and there will be less damage to our environment. This can also reduce the factors that accelerate global warming.
According to the Agri-Food and Veterinary (AVA) authority statistics, the import of meat increased significantly over the past 10 years. In 1997, 14,019 tonnes of beef were imported to Singapore. Last year, the import of beef increased by more than 10,000 tonnes to 24, 358 tonnes. In comparison to 1997, the import of chicken last year increased by 10,000 tonnes whereas the import of pork and mutton decreased by less than 1,000 tonnes each.
The per capita consumption of beef in Singapore increased from 3.5kg in 1997 to 3.7kg last year. On a positive note, the per capita consumption of meat decreased and the consumption of vegetables. Nonetheless, we can do better by importing and eating less meat while consuming more vegetables.
Meat is high in unhealthy saturated fat, cholesterol and calories. The consumption of animal products can contribute to obesity, heart disease, certain kinds of cancer and a range of other dreadful illnesses. This also leads to increases in rising medical expenses, especially for a graying society like Singapore.
Authorities and individuals can certainly do more to encourage people to eat less meat and more vegetables so as to promote healthier living and lower medical expenditure.
Oxford University researchers from the Department of Public Health stated that imposing a tax of 17.5 per cent on food products regarded as unhealthy could reduce consumer demand and lower the number of heart attacks and strokes.
According to this study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, such a policy decision and implementation could save more than 3,000 lives in Britain annually as a 'well designed and carefully-targeted fat tax could be a useful tool for reducing the burden of food-related disease'.
Such a tax on meat could reduce meat intake and eventually benefit our environment too. High taxes have been levied on detrimental tobacco and alcohol to discourage unhealthy living.
Likewise, a tax could be imposed on the consumption of meat, as well as high-fat and high-sugar products. The funds from such a tax could then be used to subsidise the cost of fresh vegetables and fruits so as to make them more affordable and attractive. Such a tax may not be a popular government policy initially but it can lead to long-term benefits for our society and families.
Together with education, such efforts will encourage healthier eating habits where people will eat less meat and more vegetables and fruits. There will then be a reduction in meat consumption and production. This will certainly be better for one's personal health, as well as for the well-being of our environment and future.
Nonetheless, we need not wait till such a tax is imposed. Today, we can start improving our health and reducing global warming by eating less meat.
My colleague bought a Toyota Prius hybrid car in her effort to emit less carbon dioxide and benefit the environment. According to a University of Chicago study, being a vegan benefits the environment more than driving a Prius because a vegan, compared to a meat-eater, prevents 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the environment, whereas a Prius emits one tonne less of carbon dioxide every year.
So, by eating less animal protein, we are helping to reduce global warming. As an individual, you and I can play our part to prevent the degradation of our environment. The future is not so bleak and there is still hope.
Monday 30 July 2007
A Trip to USA!
30 July 2007: A trip to San Fierro, USA~
A boring day indeed, with literally nothing on earth to do: I decided to take a trip to San Fieros to catch a glimpse of night sky. I woke up in the morning at 10:00am and went ahead to the bathroom to washup. And things went on smoothly from then on.
At 10.36am, I went to my kitchen and prepared myself a set of sumptuous breakfast consisting of a cup of heavily sweetened coffee and 3 slices of toasted bread. Of course, scrambled-eggs are part of my everyday diet which I definitely cannot forgo. There may not be something on the kitchen bench but surely I've placed all of them on the dining table while waiting for my bread slices to be ready in the toaster. Looks like I'm a little more fit today isn't it? I've spent two hours yesterday cleaning and polishing my floor tiles until it shines not like a mirror but lots of diamonds. Its time for a trip to San Fierro! Too excitedly I went ahead to my garage without even a change of an outfit before going ahead. I cant wait to watch the stars blink and shine onto me, and not forgetting the moon, it'd be really bright when seen from there!
You may not know, I have two cars. One an Audi A4 and another a BMW Series 7. I struck lottery? You must be dreaming. With such a big house, and also given its not the only one (which i'll show some of the rest later), as well as not one but two luxury cars, everybody must be thinking that I'm an instant-made billionaire. Not so, and I'm going to tell you why. In this society of ours is where most people enjoy being luxuriated in materiality somehow or rather similar to the ultra rich. I told myself this and I really succeeded enjoying a slice of the pie of the up-market segment. Guess what? I worked on the road day and night. My Beemer shone brightly under the gleaming rays of the sun everytime I drove around the town, and it really kept heads turning for no reason, or perhaps there were - I provided a niche service: Chauffeured Limousine Service. Or technically known as a taxi driver, which I've quitted being one with all the cash I have made from it.
Ahh, after all my hard work, this should be the time I relax and head for San Fierro!
Here I go!
Oh yes, I've almost forgotten to inform that our driver's seat has been switched to become the American style. I've gotten used to such differentiated driving experience, have you?
Bustling along the suburban streets, surely we cannot avoid the extremely kind and courteous driving behaviors. Everyone on the road is practising perfect driving, and I'm no special. (Look at my white-coloured car.) Everybody, including me, stops behind another with a 0.5m distance, and most importantly, we never fail to come to a halt at red light.While driving, I realised that I'm feeling lucky today. This kind of luck was similar to what I've long felt two decades ago when I struck a deal at this Casino. I won $9,000 then, not a lot though, but the least I've struck a 9,000 bucks above break-even point.
I got out, and wanted to get my itchy palms polished with stacked of notes and coins at the Jackpot. However, to my dissapointment, I've yet to reach the start of its operational hours as it was only 12:41pm in the afternoon; it would only open at 4pm. At a choiceless situation other than to leave and go ahead as planned, I proceeded.
At the end of this avenue of Las Venturas - the gaming paradise on earth - I managed to make a U-turn and head back to proceed further. Look at my driving skill, isn't it extremely well?Whilest reluctantly I proceeded on, I was truly amazed when I came across another Casino. This time -The Four Dragons. It's open, and I went in. At the Game Table, I slammed my bets together with all the gamblers.
What's my luck today?
Managed to get hold of my remaining cents, I got onto the highway at Verdant Bluffs, near the intersection of Mulloholand, and headed for the Airport to buy a sandwich. You must be thinking why the hell would I need to travel all the way there and get just a sandwich? Tell you, I've got a favourite sandwich shop inside the Airport! It has generous fillings in it, and most importantly, it has a plentiful of lettuce that made it so irresistably cunchy! Yummy...
I parked my car at an open-air lot at 3:14pm and wanted to walk there so that I can stroll within my inner peace (slowly) and enjoy the time while watching those silver birds taking-off orderly after another in the sky. However, it's almost 4pm and my trip to San Fieros would be delayed, so I drove there, forgoing my favourite stroll at the Airport.
Look, the first building on the left side of the drive-way housed my favourite sandwich shop. On the other side stood the Airport's departure hall. At 3.25pm, it was no wonder there wasn't much passengers and their transports around.
After I've gotten my Neptune Seafood Sandwich as lunch, I returned to the highway and travelled in the opposite direction and head to my hilltop house at VineWood to change an outfit. The weather was rather cooling, but not cold, so wearing some lighter clothes would be appropriate.
Wow, look at my speed: I've once again travelled at high-speed (177km/h) along this highway! I enjoy the dash of speed!
Okay, I was about to reach my hilltop house in just a stone throw away. At the Molluholand intersection, I used Exit 3A and proceeded towards VineWood. Look, the huge, huge sign which spells 'VINEWOOD; is just straight ahead on the hilltop! Travelling at a speed of just 73km/h which I always do at this part of the highway, I enjoy being a part of the bustling traffic at this huge intersection!
I really like this picture-photo! It shows the classiness of both my car and the place~
Upon reaching the foot of VineWood, I steered sharply into the second lane because my car was too long to go directly to the first lane. It's 4.33pm and I was gearing up to make my trip a little more enjoyable by cleaning myself up. I say: When feeling refresh, everything can be done at it's peak.
Look at this picture above. My house is above my car. I was about to make a sharp U-Turn and travel uphill.
Here I am, reaching my vacation house!
Okay, I've reached and parked the car at the garage capable of storing one large car. The reason for not having a larger one is because I seldom come to this house, as I only spend my vacations here. This location is very good for a great escapade; the air quality is really good - fresh, and full of negative ions. At times, I would invite friends and relatives and hold a BBQ on the grass patch here. Some would bring along their pet dogs appearantly they have enjoyed as much too, as seemed from their activeness (they have no facial expression), and given the wide open space. 
Here am I at my wardrobe cum bathroom. Oh yes, not forgetting to inform that I'm a great surfer! I often head to Mulholland Beach and sway my way on the lively sea. And there're really lots of bikini babes having fun at their own time! I longed to have fun with them... And i'm sure they'll head for me one day. ~.'
I was about to head to my bathroom! Ahem, there was actually always a surprise waiting for me there everytime i get in! You see, it's surprises... But hope you've not thought of anything explicit, because that surprise was just that my automated water filler could sense the atmospheric temperature and thereby filling a water of the perfect temperature just for me! It never fails to satisfy my needs, and of course, my wants too...... Thanks darling! ahh.
After bathing, I smelled and felt so good! And surely I look very good too!
This is my new outfit which i've bought at Beach Wear shop yesterday at Downtown. Noticed the yellow watch? It was at a special price! I loved it so much that I bought it at $3899 at Attitude. It's the attitude I love... Style~
I'm once again refreshed! So excitedly I hopped onto my car and left. Though only 23mins was spent inside my wardrobe, the sky was noticibly darkened, and the evening purplish sky appeared. Without the headlamps switched on, I thought someone might probably crash into my car.
Here I began another locomotion! Let's summarise my trips for today:
House -> First Casino
First Casino -> The Four Dragons Casino
The Four Dragons Casino -> Airport
Airport ->VineWood
I was then about to head for Sans Fierro. The stars and moon were starting to appear!
Street lamps were lighted up and the roads have changed to dark orange colour. It was close to 9pm and pedestrians started to appear in this night-clubs dominated town, with some other governmental buildings and offices which close operations at this hour too.
I manoeuvred into this street above that stood many light-density residential buildings with mostly middle-income families living in them. Noticed the distance between my car and the one in front of mine? Not very lengthy, yet I'm still 92km/h away. Anyway I managed to stop in time, by using my hand brake at the same time when applying the foot-operated break system. Good cars are known to have their own good engines that can move the car so fast. But many did not know why are there still so little accidents involving good cars. The relation is that their break-systems are as good.
Here my trip begins:
Entering the Highway via Mulholland Intersection once again, this time from Extrance 2B (Towards Las Venturas).
Wow, another record breaking speed! It is 205Km/h. Imagine reality without accidents, and thats so great. I will then buy cars that can travel at 400km/h.
Travelling on the world's famous landmark: The Golden Gate (Above & below)
Stunning speed of 240Km/hr
It was getting darker as I drove farther, closer to pure nature. At some parts of this remote highway where there were no lamp, I could read the graphics not anywhere behind my car's headlamps. Strong beams had to be switched on, and occassionally had to extinguish the fog lamps so that on-coming road users' sights wouldn't be affected.
At sometime near midnight, I finally reached San Fierro. This is San Fierro's countryside backpackers' hotel. At this area, there are Room 28 - 52 ranging from small, non air-conditioned rooms, to bigger, too non air-conditioned rooms. I managed to check into Room 35, which is of the former catogory, for its size as I wouldn't need a big room for a night's stay and also for my small need for space.
There weren't much guests in the hotel at this wee hours. Probably because that day wasn't a weekend. At 1:07am, guests should have long fell asleep at their respective rooms because there wasn't a single soul strolling there. All room's lightings have been put out, and I could only decribe this place as a 'lively ghost-ly lodging'. The temperature was 19'C, and I could see vapours waving around with the wind.
Without ticking on the button which I normally use to switch off my car's lamps, I quickly dashed out of my car to avoid bumping into any wondering soul. Carring a small gynastic bag with me while I sprint wasn't much of a hassle, as I only brought some necessities like body-wears and toilettries along.
After settling down and rested at the room, I felt that this place was more positive than what I thought of earlier. So I decided to go according to the objective of this trip and went out of the room.
I sat along this bank facing the sea. I could see a few buidings far away and at the other side, hilly mountains. At this very moment, with the companion of tranquility and peacefulness, and as wind of various speeds ocassionally brushed around me and sea waves of different calibre could be heard at all times, thoughts, one by one, evoked my mind. I knew, I shouldn't make any negative resentment at any time during a vacation - vacations being vacation. I should say, there's really no control over something that cannot be controlled. True enough, this statement describes this vacation as an escapade and a getaway from the stressful life, to get a careful thought over what have been the disturbance of myself.
Sad enough, there wasn't any stars nor moon over at the sky. That's because clouds were over crowding the moon-lighted sky and it seemed to rain soon.
Amid these thoughts, I linked everything to the weather. After every storm there'll be a sunny day, guaranteed always. But when associated with something life and death, be it to human beings or materials, and I can guarantee. Cos' what will happen will be happened. Or rather, what's gone is gone, what's done is done. Some things just couldn't be undone or recovered. No reverts, but only regrets and memories. I suppose mother natures' ability has her limits in helping anyone none other than herself. Ultimately what has been, and will be, done on her is by the ever demanding human beings. The demand for great lives, and having standards that are always moving upwards on the scale all the time at various speeds are damaging. These have triggered more and more destructions to her and as a result causing inbalance of nature. The sight i'm enjoying now could well disappear in no time and I would no longer hear the sound of the chirping birds and the roving sea.
I would say, cherish everything. Yes, I mean everything. Not just for relationships or your beloved teddy bear. The last grain of rice you eat later could litterally mean the last. The street you walked on yesterday could be submerged underwater forever. No more clean water; pollutions everywhere.
The more I thought about this, the more I wanted to see the twinkling stars. Awaken from these series of thoughts, I got back onto my car and drove away instantaneously and head to nowhere, until I come to a spot where I could find them.
I got back onto the highway and sped throughout. All my belongings were still inside my room as I've decided to get back the next day to collect, and meanwhile giving myself another holiday.
After about half-an-hour, and reaching the end of the 200km stretch of cross-border highway, I arrived at nowhere and found myself at the world's acclaimed country club - Sounds. I drove inside, but found no people. That's my silly thought once again; how could there be much people when it's in the wee hour of the night?
I got out of my car and stood by its side, enjoying the lush of its surroundings. I wasn't trespassing, as it is free to enter at any time.
Still, when I see nothing on the sky, I decided to leave and hunt for somewhere else.
During my mid journey along another highway, finally I would say, I've found my desired pleasure; a perfect place to gaze at stars and the moon. I drove my car onto the shoulder, and parked it just on the grass patch, and left the car, leaving the door opened. Ocassional vehicles made their pass and I thought none might have recognised my presence as most of them zoom at the speed of 200km/h.
Kneeling on the slanted terrain, facing a river, looking upwards: I felt relaxed. At this instance, I felt lonely. Extremely. What's so good having tonnes of cash at home and all around the world, when cash couldn't bring me some of the joy? I have two five-seater cars and every time they only carry one person, which is me. I have countless properties, hundreds of rooms, but nearly all are empty at any one point in time. All I wanted was just some laughter by my sides and someone to talk to when I feel sad. I realise, whenever I have something to say, I have nobody to turn to. Not even my neighbours whose lifestyles are completely busy. At times, I could only ocassionally get into a pub and grab some lager beers, all alone. Feeling lost and neglected, how I wished I could be one of the stars up above, and shall I have companions. When they're missing, so am I. When they shine brightly, so will I, too. I would say, only whenever I'm feeling that way, I only have my cars by my side.
Twinkle twinkle little stars,
How I wonder what you are?
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Just after a little while, whilest getting myself ready for breakfast at City Hall, I got onto my car and drove off. This time, I felt the urge to speed, but to my disappointment my fuel gauge was reaching 'empty'. Luckily there was a nearby gasoline station 2km down the highway.
I drove into the station and filled up my tank. I scanned my cashcard and was ready to head for breakfast. It was 5.31am then, and the sky was noticibly getting brighter; I might witness sunrise at the horizon.
While cruising passed Missionary Hill, near the Las Santos Airport, I could really see sunrise, in front of my car!
I used this street to get through to City Hall and have my breakfast at my favourite Chuckin' Bell Fried Chicken. The street looked empty and quiet.
While arriving at Chuckin' Bell's car park, I saw a great deal at the billboard: 2 for the price of 1! I was gonna enjoy a heavy meal!
I ordered a Tower Melt Burger and a Super sized Cola, including large fries and 2 piece of fried chickens, and I chose seafood sause over my chickens.
Sound a lot to you? No to worry! And as promised, Mr Chucky doubled my orders. I took quite some time to finish the entire meal. Feeling elated but bloated, I drove slowly to the nearest urban apartment.
So basically this house is my third showcase to you. Don't be shocked by the picture above, I own only the most ground level's apartment. Similarly, it has also a garage of a smaller size.
I went in, bathed, and changed into my previous outfit again because of the colder weather that day. As I lack some jeans at this house, I decided to go to Downtown and buy a denim jeans from Victim and then head back to the backpacker's lodging to collect my belongings. This time, I got my car's technician to drive my Audi here and at the same time ordered him to get my Beemer back to my house. And I once again go onto street on another level of comfort.
While I reach downtown, it's already close to 9am and everybody has reported to work at their offices. Therefore, roads now seemed emptier.
The Victim boutique is just located on the groud level corner of the building red coloured spots. I parked my car at the side and alighted.
After so long a trip, I finally reached an end and head back home after collecting my belongings. Of course, I got my beggy denim jeans at Victim priced at $3489 with lifetime warranty. With all the tiredness and fatigue, I dreaded myself to bed and slept all night.
Without forgetting to say something, I wouldn't leave. Good Night!
And I thank myself for sharing my experience with you. Next time let's plan a trip to Las Venturas - Gaming Paradise - Shall we?
30 July 2007
Ng Zhenyu
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