Healthy Friday Nite

Left office at 8.45pm to meet Ray for a gym session. Damn tired..only concentrated on lifting lightweight. Damn blooody killing me...now my upper part felt so numb..One of the personal trainers talked to us...one of the thing that he mentioned was so de-motivating... he said, sometimes after a gym workout and got pain..doesn't necessary mean its good..it could be pain due to doing the wrong move..so, even if you've been training 1 or 2 years, it won't have any impact..Hmm..it could be true..but you know lah...personal trainer wat..sure want to find business mah..so, there you go..

Tribute to Friends: Inn Kien & Vincent T.
I dun think I need to repeat AGAIN..yes, I knew them thru Citibank. I guess it was like 1996/97. Can’t really remember. Initially, we’re merely just normal colleagues. It’s only thru a few outings later then we realized that we’re actually belongs to the same frequency..haha.. Both of them were from another unit which was why we’re not that close initially. Together with Lena & Johnny, we’re in the same “click” and dinner/drinking “kakis”. We spent many weekends together.
Inn Kien was the serious type and looks stern when he’s not talking or smiling. He more belongs to the no-nonsense type but when you get “warmer” with him, he’s actually quite a funny guy..just that you need to figure out his jokes at times..haha.. He’s tall and has a broad shoulder. I dun really like to mix with him initially..if it’s not because of Lena. Maybe at that time desperate for friends too..haha..Dun be angry, ok. We’re all tigers which meant we’re of the same age. He’s good at blading and used to lead us when we go blading at East Coast. He belongs to dun know what skating school there one lah.. We hang out often and one of the pubbing kakis. Did I keep on repeating myself ?? Anyway, I still remember, there’s one night, the 3 of us went wine drinking at one of the pub near Alley Bar there.. we talked a lot about our childhood memories..and suddenly when he talked about how his dog died, he broke down and cried…me and Lena were totally shocked. We can’t imagine someone so big size like him will cry in front of us…haha..i guess maybe it’s the wine that made him more emotional.. But along the way, I realized he’s actually quite an emotional guy despite his strong outlook. And he scare of cockroaches. He eventually became Lena’s boyfriend, left Citi and studied in Australia. He came back and now is Lena’s husband..with 2 kids in tow. Lena, Inn Kien, when you read this, just wanna let you know that I really had a hard time when I realized the two of you were together..Suddenly I need to adjust your status registered in my mind from good friends to bf/gf. It’s hard but I managed it. I dunno whether I told you all before..although this happened like, 8 years ago.. But, not to worry, it’s all good after awhile..

Hmmm..as for Vincent or Ah Hock, he’s almost the opposite of I.Kien. He’s happy go lucky.., funny, always like know a lot of things and he’s quite “full-figured”..haha..but Xtra size with cuteness attached. He’s dark..’coz he’s peranakan. Initially, he dun really “click” with us. He used to belong to the “blue-eyed boy” team – a.k.a the boss favorite team. a.k.a which I and Lena mutual “dun really like boss”..Dunno what happened later on, and he was dropped from the list..though not officially..haha..maybe he didn’t lick hard enough.. but thank god…he didn’t. haha. Somehow, I found him got the aunty killer skill..Lots of aunty in the office like him. Hard for me to say it..but he do have a little bit of boy-charm skills. Those older women got a thing for all these charms. He recommended a lot of eating places to go..which explained his size? He’s quite angmoh too..being graduated somewhere in Hawaii. One thing for sure, he got a lot of stories to share.. So, during most of our drinking session, he’ll be doing a lot of talking. He’s a nice guy..at least he’ll send me back whenever he’s driving..(Vincent, you know what I meant – our secret joke)). Of course not only because of that.. he listen and care for people..in someway, he’s quite sensitive. The few of us will normally spend our weekend dinner together and followed by chilling out at Johnny’s place. People, still remember those time at Citibank where we stick together and had the mutual hated people, those mahjong session..? those fake internet chatting session..? those time at Aubrey’s..? those times at Holland village ? etc etc… forgotten most of it already.. But seriously, I really really miss those times.. Thanks for the super fond memories..and though we’re now moved on with our own separate life…nothing much I can do but to cherish it.. But still, can we come out more often…? And yes, when you read this, please dun laugh at me..ok.. Cheers to our friendship..!!

Reading Pleasure - Salaried Employees

A butcher watching over his shop is really surprised when he sees a dog coming inside the shop. He shoos him away. But later, the dog is back again. So, he goes over to the dog and notices it has a note in its mouth.
He takes the note and it reads "Can I have 12 sausages and a leg of lamb, please". The dog has money in its mouth, as well. The butcher looks inside and, lo and behold, there is a ten dollar note there. So he takes the money and puts the sausages and lamb in a bag, placing it in the dog's mouth. The butcher is so impressed, and since it's about closing time, he decides to shut the shop and follow the dog. So off he goes. The dog is walking down the street, when it comes to a level crossing, the dog puts down the bag, jumps up and presses the button. Then it waits patiently, bag in mouth, for the lights to turn. They do, and it walks across the road, with the butcher following him all the way. The dog then comes to a bus
stop, and starts looking at the timetable. The butcher is in awe as the dog stops a bus by pulling its left leg up and gets in it. The butcher follows the dog into the bus. The dog then shows a ticket which is tied to its belt to the bus conductor. The butcher is nearly fainting at this sight, so are the other passengers in the bus.
The dog then sits near the driver's seat looking outside waiting for the bus stop to come. As soon as the stop is in sight, the dog stands and wags its tail to inform the conductor. Then, without waiting for the bus to stop completely, it jumps out of the bus and runs to a house very close to the stop. It opens the big iron gate and rushes inside towards the door.
As it approaches the wooden door, the dog suddenly changes its mind and heads towards the garden. It goes to the window, and beats its head against it several times, walks back, jumps off, and waits at the door. The butcher watches as a big guy opens the door, and starts abusing the dog, kicking him and punching him, and swearing at him. The butcher surprised with this, runs up, and stops the guy. "What in heaven's name are you doing? The dog is a genius. He could be on TV, for the life of me!" to which the guy responds: "You call this clever? This is the second time this week that this stupid dog's forgotten his key."

Moral of the story ......
You may continue to exceed onlookers' expectations but shall always
fall short of the bosses' expectations.

IntroBar at Swissotel

Wooo...quite high right now.. just came back from IntroBar after a few drinks..and lots ciggies..with Daniel T..Can't really say much..just wanna introduce this Daniel guy..He used to be my "maker" from Citi days when he just graduated from UK...Used to be quite handsome guy..but not now anymore..quite fat now..haha... We still meet up occasionally for drinks or dinner..and he stay just opposite of my current block..which make things easier to keep in contact, I guess...haha..This guy is a pervert and sex maniac..haha..no, I'm kidding..no no..I'm serious...ok ok ..I'm joking...but he's somewhere near there.. Ooops..sorry Daniel, when you read this...just accept the fact, ok. Ok..he's basically a nice and normal guy..but it just that at time, I find him too gullible and innocent and easily trusted people..Somehow, Daniel, this might be your biggest weak point...do take note. Anyway, ALL THE BEST to your coming new job..and make sure "chio" me more often for drinks..and yeah..change your wardrobe too..

Analysis Time

OK..dreams again. Let me see..there're tons and actually more elaborate..but let me summarize. Ok..:
1st dream: The making of Mission:Impossible 4 !!! Yes, 4 !! The fact was the real one that's in pruduction is MI-3. I remembered Tom Cruise is in it..I'm at the shooting scene with the production crews, talking & arranging things..
2nd dream: Me and some old friends having meal somewhere back at my hometown. Suddenly this old old friend of mine, Khew, that I actually stopped contacting donkey years ago..appeared. He wanna introduce his girlfren to us..which look like a tomboy...and she kept staring at me...

Mummy & Daddy

Ok..ok..cool down liao..after awhile ! Why I said this afternoon was good leh...? That was because I called back home..and did my least responsibility as a son....by talking and listening to my parents..as usual..asked about them and what's happening..at home. It's a long call but it's enough to satisfy me..and made me happy. Did I tell you all that one of my biggest fear in life is, I can't accept the fact that they being grown old..and will leave me one day..I know I'm stupid and a coward...but I can't help it. Furthermore, I always feel so guilty for not spending enough time with them and do my duties as a son...I'm feeling so miserable at times.. So, GOD, please let me be strong and face the realities !!! I'll spend more time at home whenever I go back next time !! I promise. But the thing is, our family are those who are not so expressive with their feelings..but of course we care for each other deeply...More on them next time..Anyway, wishing a super super super best wishes and lucks to all my family members.. hahaha..

What a fucking LUCK !!

Damn motherfucker !!! I want to SCREAM out loud..really loud!!! I thought today can rest and reach home early since we all left the office at 8.45pm. - the usual being 9.30pm. Brandon sent me to CityHall Mrt. Happily took the Mrt and reached Tampines at ard 9.30. And you know wat happened, I left my bunch of house keys in the office....aaaaaaarrrrgh. No choice but to call Sleepy and asked her wat time she's coming back. Ok..few more minutes..she said. I asked her to take a cab..I'll pay for it. Waited stupidly and like an idiot, sat downstairs at the nearby park...aaaaaarrrrrggghhhhh. Sleepy reached home at 10.20pm...What can I say..felt damn irritated. I really cannot believe it...I had always imagined that this will happen..and it really happened today. The second half of today is damn blooody "sui"..this morning/afternoon was fine. Hmm..what have I done to deserve this ?? There's an ulcer coming out in my mouth, there's few pimples in the pipeline, accidentally hit my gum while brushing my teeth and the pointy shoe suddenly decided to "bite" my leg...what a fucking lucky day !!

Lunch now..

Hmm..something fishy going on here. It's not the right time to disclose yet. Sorry arh..somehow I find it a bit unprofessional lor.. unless, it's just for fun and trying out the market...no harm. Hai..just want to blurt out something...

Dreams

Managed to wake up early this morning 'due to all the messy dreams. I decided to note down all the dreams that I can remembered in this blog. So, this morning when I woken by these dreams...I can still remember some of it. Thought of crossing over to my study table to jot down somewhere first...and you know wat, when I reached the table across, I forgotten some of the dreams liao...I need to go back to my bed and try to figure out what were the dreams !! OK...managed to retrieve 2..hahaha..
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1st Dream: Yesterday evening, Brandon was telling me about the opposite office's retreat over the weekend at Bintan. And over here, I was dreaming about it. I vividly remembered we're talking in the pantry with Claudia about the event planner has been confirmed and taken care of. I told her it's not with my cousin (which works in event co) and someone else...Continue chatting in pantry...blah blah..which I can't really remember liao..
2nd Dream: My friends and I were having meals/coffee back in LawanKuda (a small town near my place in M'sia). One group of samseng (gangster) was trying to threaten us with something. All along they're famous for bullying people in that area. Out of nowhere, when they confronted us, me and my friends started a fight..haha..After the fight, then I realised that I can fight well..
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There you go...I had more but only managed to recall 2. So, frens, now you can know how tired I am every morning..need to do liasing and fighting at night leh...

Diary

Late nite...late nite..late nite..Seems like everyday is breaking everyday record of later and later. Today, left office at around 9.30pm..How long will this last ? I hope it's just another 2 weeks...'coz I might not make it if its longer than that..Somemore, the boss just told us that, more money will be coming in for this India fund in mid or end Oct...meaning more trades lah..
On another note, just browsed thru my only diary..as I need to look for some info. Read some of the notes...I find it very funny. One of it was telling about one of the supposingly close friend got so high and started accusing me for not being frank and sincere with him..another note was saying that, I'm always drawing a line and built up a fence to our friendship..and another one saying that I'm so secretive...shit...am I really that insincere that time or even now ??? And few notes on how I expressed my various kind of stresses or problems to closer friends. I think I'm more expressive and willing to share my thoughts when I'm younger then..

Lunch Today

Just had lunch with Shirley, PT & Michelle. Michelle just joined BONY 2 weeks ago. Previously she was one of the FA in Citi. That's where I know her. Haha..in fact all 3 of them were from Citi. More on Shirley & PT next time. Imagine, just that short lunch and I can come to know who's leaving Citi..soon. Happy..will have the chance to bump into this girl soon. Besides that, the usual thing lah..all the news in Citi. Haha..like TV News channel like that, meeting different people and hear different stories from them..But like I always mentioned, it's good to meet these kind of familiar faces..

In the train this morning...

I met Dexter, my another imaginary self, on the way to office. He asked couple of questions which make me more confused.
Dexter: HI! Morning
Me: Morning.
Dexter: You look haggard ?
Me: Yeah..late night yesterday AGAIN.
Dexter: Dun have a good sleep ?
Me: As usual, the dreams. This time I dreamt that all the supervisors at Citi giving a presentation during the client's visit. All try to push away..and dun wanna present.
Dexter: Haha..funny. I thought you said the boss asked you all to come in later if you all work late ??
Me: ?? Yeah..buuuut, dunno leh..still wake up at the same time every morning.
Dexter: Then you all should arrange to come in late !!
Me: I think something wrong with me or wat..fucking "lor lee cheen"..
Dexter: In the first place, you dun even have to come in so early...
Me: Hmm..exactly, here I'm in the office at 7.55am. Something is seriously wrong with me... someone help me.."si beh sian"..

Feeling damn "tu lan"..

Haiz...it's me again...I want to shout out ... I think there's something wrong with the network or this blogspot website or izit my PC...?? I can't attach any pictures..though the "DONE" button was shown. Futhermore, it prompted me for username and password !!! What's wrong ?? And as I mentioned earlier, my whole drafted entry got erased off..when I tried to publish it..what the fuck.. Maybe, will insert the picture again tomorrow..or rather later this morning... I felt so stupid at this kind of situation.. And yeah..you must be wondering why am I still here...? Besides waiting for my hair to get dry..I try to go to sleep at least 2 hours apart after meal...Goodnite.

A Rare Childhood Friend - Y.Yean

Fucking cheebye hell...dunno what's wrong with the posting button...my whole entry just disappeared like that..now I got to retype the whole thing AGAIN !!!! Sigh.. see whether I can remember all or not ok !! I remembered something like this:
Just had my dinner - Maggie Mee at 10.20pm...again another late night in the office. Worst of all, India is now having what it called "Sun Outage" or watever it is..I guess it is something like daylight saving or something shit like that...anyway, it means the market will be closed later...so, your brother here will have to work later lor...fucking hell. But the big boss is quite nice lah..AGAIN he reminded - why not we come in later ?...he's flexible and fine with it...ok lah...at least he shows some concern...
OK..talking about childhood friend... How many do you have ? I meant those that you knew since you're super young ?? I got this childhood girl friend, Y. Yean or as I call her Ah Yean. She used to be my neighbor and super best friend before I moved from the old house. I knew her since I'm 4 or maybe 5. We spent most of our time together when we're at that age. Playing, studying, eating, singing etc... Basically we're pretty close. Our families knew each other well too..they're always teasing us that one day we'll be husband and wife..haha..Sadly, our friendship deteriorates when I shifted house to another place..it's still quite near but need to ride bicycle to meet each other one lah..rather like last time..walk can reach liao. But slowly slowly, as we grew older, we seldom see each other anymore and since we had our newfound friends. The thing get worst when we're in secondary school. We just talked occasionally and say hi and hello only. When I came out to work, we totally stopped contacting each other. Sometimes I will just ask about her whereabouts thru my brother which office was near her place back in Ipoh. Until recently, when I went back home, I decided to keep back in contact and coincidently, I met her and passed her my e-mail address. But till now, I'm yet to receive any mail from her..although she said she will send me mail so that I'll have her address too...haha..So, Yean, where the hell are you ?? Dun "hang up and sell" leh..You think getting married no need friends meh.. Anyway, still, all the best wishes to you lah, ok. Give me a mail ok, actually I need to contact someone else thru you..haha.. cheers.

Addiction !!!

Movie: Cinderella Man

One thing for sure, yes, its official..I'm addicted to cough syrup !! It makes me high and drowsy. I super-duper like this feeling. That's why whenever I have a little bit of cough, I'll be quite happy..this is when I can have my cough syrup..haha..
Another thing, I'm addicted to..now was this blog. Seems like I need to post some entries everyday although nothing fantastic events happen. Anyway, none of my friends knew about this blog yet. I told myself, I'll need at least 1 month before letting people know about my blog. 'Coz during this 1 month, they'll be lots of changes and reconstructions need to be done to this blog. In another word, there'll be a some improvements and amendments to the blog. That's why I need at least 1 month to get stabilize first. Anyway, I dun think I'll let many people or rather anyone know about my blog since it's quite boring stuff with lots of stuff concentrating on my past. My first intention to start this blog was to record my failing memories..and personal thoughts. Daily events being third on my priorities. But I guess, it will change once all the prominent and memorable pasts have been recorded here. Another thing I need to change is...I find myself too longwinded and with long sentences. Actually, I'll prefer to write in point forms. Maybe I'll improve or change the writing style along the way. Btw, I'm not a very consistent person..and once the "fever" is over, I guess ,the entries will be getting lesser and lesser in coming days. Now, still new and interesting and fresh mah.. But one thing for sure, more personal pictures will be posted in future. Hmm..that's all for this weekend..its Sunday nite and I need to start mentally prepare myself for tomorrow...and coming long weekdays...and late nights..

Questions Questions Questions

Miraculously, I went to gym AGAIN this morning. Really wanna get rid of my this little tummy here. Generally, I look skinny ok..just the tummy. Came back and do all the usual Sunday's housework. And, here I'm now.. Oh yeah, I met my imaginary self, Derrick late last nite and we had a consultation session. I just need to do some soul searching and asked some questions:
Me: Why do I always so concern about what other people's thinking ?
Derrick (my imaginary self): Maybe you should learn to adopt a certain level of "dun care" attitude. Just do what you think is right.
Me: I had serious problem with my sleep. I dreamt a lot !!
Derrick: You must learn to let go and see things lightly. Dun think too much.
Me: But, I can't easily forget the past and still holding on to it ?
Derrick: That's the issue, you must learn to look forward and let the unhappy or watever things behind. Move on with your life..
Me: I keep on worry about everthing...unnecessary..from big things to even small little things !
Derrick: Handle one thing at a time. Dun think about the problems until it is really happening on you.
Me: My mind keep on thinking about everything...anything ?
Derrick: Occupied yourself with more activities or hobbies.
Me: At times, I'm too afraid to accept and face challenges !!
Derrick: You must learn to accept the fact..and no matter what happens, life goes on.
Me: Am I going thru a mid-life crisis ?
Derrick: Haha..maybe.. dun take things too seriously..
Me: I guess I'm a commitment phobic too !!
Derrick: Learn to be more responsible and take ownership on things. It might build up your commitment problem along the way..
Me: But at times, I'm fine and feeling strong and happy.
Derrick: You should stay that way all the time.
Me: I can take on everything and feeling on top of the world. I feel extremely fortunate compare to some people.
Derrick: You might be suffering from a split personality.
Me: Eh..why am I talking to you ?? I dun need you. Who the hell are you ?
Derrick: I'm the stronger you. I'm here to guide and help you.
Me: FUCK You. I'm normal and perfectly well. Get the fuck hell out of me..

My Farewell and Last Day in Citibank

Since I've been mentioning Citibank pretty often..guess I might as well post something about it.. Yeah..I worked in Citibank for the past almost 11 years until last Feb '05. I joined Citi in April 12 1994. Basically, I grew up in Citi. I gained a lot of experience in life throughout my Citi years. Professionally and personally, I learnt a lot in Citi. As you see, I met a lot a lot a lot of wonderful people in Citi. Many things happen. The group of people there is like a big family members to me..the office is like my second home...Still, the feeling of seeing all the closer colleagues leaving one by one, were really tough. You made friends, and then they left..one by one. These make me think..how about myself ? Should I leave and see the outside world too ? I dun want to be like forever working for just one company, one culture and one management style !! At the same time, I wanna expand my career experience and change of working environment. So, after spending few years convincing myself, it's time for a change. I pick up my courage and decided to move out from my comfort zone. It's a hard and difficult decision..but still I gonna make it. Haha..I went for my 1st interview after 10 years..in April '04. Suprisingly, I got it (heard that because they're desperately need someone) but I rejected it due to not so attractive package. Then, I stopped looking..and concentrated on my exams. Luckily for me, I got a good friend, Gary working in a big and established head-hunters agency. So, somehow, I got the choices to be more choosy..still, I dun really aggressively looking for a job then...haha..it's so hard to leave Citi. He arranged one interview for me in Jul '04 which I dun really like but what the heck..I still went ahead 'coz I wanna pick-up the interview experience and build up my confidence. Haha..anyway, I didn't get that job. Went for another one in October '05. The interview went very smoothly and I even went for the 2nd interview to meet the co-colleagues. Later, the reason they gave me was, there's another staff who is taking the same course and same campus as mine. So, it's impossible to let 2 staff to go on leave at the same time if they are to hire me..sigh !! In the end, thru a friend, got an interview with my current employer and ..here I am..working happily a the new place..which was totally a new culture and environment to me..I'd moved from back office to middle office operation. It's a quite a culture shock to me too..from working in such a big team to a small team.. Anyway, that's not a concern here now. Before I end, here's the farewell mail that I sent to all my close friends..basically, it summarized up my life in Citi.. Happy reading..and all the best to myself..in my current job..

A farewell letter:
-----Original Message-----
From: Chim, Darren
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 5:25 PM
To: Chim, Darren
Cc: wochim@starhub.net.sg; darren.chim@citigroup.com
Subject: My Life Story in Citigroup ..... Goodbye. (Sorry, it's long..
read it only when you're free)

Hello everyone... I cannot believe that I am actually writing a farewell mail now. Yes, it has been a great 11 years and many many things happened during these period. I still remember that when first I joined, I'm still underage to open a maxisave account and ended up with only a savings account. Those years in Shenton Way are especially memorable... the small little glass room just outside the vault...the basement office... I can still recall that I had to wait for almost a year before I got to have my own PC and workstation... Before that, I had to hope for colleagues to go on leave so that I can have my so-called own place... but of course, i was still at a tender, innocent age then...Basically, I grew up in Citi.
I met many great friends during my years in Citi. Some of them was like my extended family, who guided me through a lot of things and some became very close friends. We spent weekends together, travel together, had frequent late night recce around Singapore, visited famous haunted place, "cheong'ed" continuously for 2-3 days during weekdays, all the hard-drinking, the relationship problem sharing, the dramatic arguments, etc... those were the years. These people, in one way or another, changed my life and played important roles in my life. Meeting these friends and working in Citi will definitely be one of the best things that ever happened. Without the best of team around, I wouldn't have gone thru so smoothly and happily during times such as working non-stop for 50 hours during the M'sia crisis, all the custody system parallel run period, the office trips to Bintan, Batam, KL & Phuket, overseas assignments (HongKong, Bangkok & KL) and rushing instructions for branches, etc. One of the saddest things about leaving CITI will definitely be leaving people like you all who are the reason I found so comfortable working here, which was why my MC were less than 5 days throughout the 11 years... haha!
Ok, enough of my life story in Citi, let's get a little serious here. First of all, I'd like to thank you, Betty for giving me all the imaginable opportunities; Susan & Megan for all the guidance and also; all my team members for their support throughout these years. For those who left, you know where your roles fit in, thanks. After all these years, I treat you all as more than colleagues / ex-co to me. With this great people around and the most supportive colleagues at Citi, I have been able to accomplish more than what I could have hoped for in the organization. I sincerely hope that one day we can work together again, but as of now, I'm moving on with great memories, many friendships and few regrets. I am extremely excited about the months ahead. It is time for a new chapter in my life and the challenges that come along with it. I wish everybody the best in the years ahead and all future endeavous you would take on. Take care and best of luck - Darren.
> p/s - for some of you, it's FYI & reading pleasure..haha..
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> Regards,
> Darren Chim Weng Onn =================================================
My poster: River Runs Through It

I look like Uncle meh..?

This morning, somehow I managed to pull myself together and dragged myself to the gym. The last time I went was at least 2 weeks back. So, I reached there around 9plus and started running the treadmill. Whoa..it's killing me, man. I feel like dying after the running. I just followed by some tummy trimming machine and the biceps. Left the gym at 12 after showering. On my way back to my place, I'm being approached by one women in her fifties..
Aunty: Shout out loud: UNCLE ! UNCLE ! Can you donate ? (holding the donation tin)
Me: ????? I donated already.
Fucking hell, one fifties aunty calling me uncle ??? Just cannot believe it ? Some people just dun have common sense. In the 1st place, do I really look that uncle meh?
Tribute to Great Friend: Wendy T
I came to know her through Phoebe (Kevin's sis) when she first came out to Singapore. She's actually Phoebe's colleague at that time. She stayed with us for 1 month before moving out. That was in end 1997 if I'm not wrong. Initially we just occasionally went out during weekends for dinner or movies. The first impression that she gave people is that, she has a very strong character, independent and very individualistic. Maybe that's why she is in Marketing line. She can write and talk well. She think fast. Haha..I'm like writing a resume for her.. OK..she's also a movie buff that almost watch any kind of movie... just like me. But still she's more on drama and I'm more on comedy. She's a great friend..we can talked a lot and most importantly, we shared one of our main interest..entertainment..movies & music. She became my housemate in early 2003. So, in another words, we've been staying together for almost 2 and a half years now. She's a good companion..and after all these years, I already treated her like one of my family member in Singapore. So, Wendy, when the day you read this, although yes, you're really a special and fantastic and someone that I can really depends on friend to me but still, I need to point out something to you which also will helps you in one way or another..please, PLEASE, be more sensitive and understanding in your character..you should know what I meant and I'm talking about in general...hahaha..I guess you're flaring up now..and yes, please control your temper too. Yes, you might forgotten about it very soon after every incident, but the "scar" people had after that will be there..Other than that, you're really really a nice girl..I'm really happy that I came to know you.. And yeah, dun be too serious at times...Thanks for being a great friend. PEACE OK !!?? **Also, in my blog here, this Wendy will be referred as Sleepy since I have 2 Wendys around..haha..

Kevin : Like a brother to me...

Just came back from Chomp Chomp. Having dinner with Greg and PeiTing. Both my "makers" previously from Citibank. Greg is with State Street and PeiTing with BONY now. Will tell more about them in future. Ok..as usual, CC is always crowded and hard to find a place. Only after about 15-20 mins, then we managed to find a table. We ordered the usual famous things like Hokkien Mee, Chwee Kuai, Fried Oyster Egg, Satay BeeHoon, BBQ stingray and the big mug of sugar cane. Went over to Coffee Bean at the opposite side for chit-chatting. The three of us went out pretty often. So, I guess I'll be mentioning them quite often here. Left Serangoon Garden Village (that's what the area called) at around 12 plus. Since Greg was previously from BONY, most of the topics were on their colleagues from BONY. Haha..besides that, we also talked about what do you think of One Night Stand ?? I said really depends on situation and feeling at that moment..furthermore I dun really have friends to have such experience...so, nothing much to comment. Anyway, it's good to meet up with them to catch up things...but I felt rather tired and sleepy..
Great Friend Tribute: Kevin T
I met Kevin somewhere in 1993 back in Informatics School in Ipoh when I'm taking my Computer Studies course. Back then, I found him one of the very fashionable student around.. His dressing style is quite nice..and still is now. We dun really know each other that well initially...and only talked about what to do after the course and what job offer to take. At that time, I already accepted the Citi offer and will be coming out to Singapore. On another hand, he's not planning to come out and decided to further his studies in the degree program and followed by overseas studies in Australia. Throughout that few years, we keep in contact and I'll normally will visit and stay over at his place whenever I go back to M'sia. Subsequently, he finished his studies and came out to Singapore to work. I tried to help him as much as I could..When he's in Singapore, we became closer and treat each other like brothers. We helped each other in everything, if we could. I'm quite close to his ex-girlfren and sister too.. In fact, we all moved in and shared an apartment together. Somehow, living together is not as simple as you thought. Nothing big deal happens, but the friendship just drifted apart slowly. Luckily, the owner want to take back the apartment and we're forced to move out. So, it's the right time to decide to stay apart. Landed up, he moved on and stay with his girlfren (now his ex) and I moved on and stayed with his sister in Tampines. Strangely, after we moved out, our friendship was back to become closer. I went Bali with him which is one of the most relaxed trip that I ever been - more on the trip next time. Over the years, the friendship improved and we became even closer. After his break-up with his girfren, I tried all my best to talk to him. Relationship is a very complicated thing..People moved on...and things changes..of course I'll be on his side..Feel sad for them as both of them are my food frens anyway. When he was stationed at Japan for a few years, he put his things over at my place and stayed over whenever he came back for breaks. Seriously, I really treat him like my brother..my family. Kevin, although we're now busy with our own things, and though we still keep in contact, I think we should meet up more often. I sincerely hope that we'll be friends forever 'coz I really treasure this special friendship. Cheers to you...and yeah, please control you bad temper...haha..
Title: Black Hawk Down

Ouch !! My Feet is hurting me...

Met an old colleague, Felicia, at CityLink while I'm on my way to office..Had a quick chat and realized that she do look prettier now compared to last time. We gossiped and updated each other..haha..even only for that 15mins..She's used to be under my team when she first joined Citi. So, again, she updated me what's bitching in our old team. Haha..just feel like home after hearing those stories. Like I said before, meeting someone on the street is good, especially when she shouted over from the other side of the elevator..haha..Like I always said, she's those kind that's very sociable and lot of things to chat..if she knows you. A good companion to talk to..Generally, a nice girl. As we parted, I asked her to arrange for one outings/dinner for our "old teams" to get together...And btw, my bloody old brown shoe is killing me..I'm not wearing any socks and now my legs are suffering from all those abrasion.. Izit a must, not to wear socks for brown shoes ?? Or what color socks should I wear to match ??

I want to hear the ocean's breeze..to relax..

Here's something which I like very much...



The tiredness is really affecting my mood. I'm trying to control myself and look normal in office.. it can be quite miserable feeling..I feel the "hit" especially in the evening like 4 plus to 5 'coz those were the time where it's like almost end of the day, you're super tired and you got to wait awhile before slogging all the way to 8 pm...Sigh...but need not worry, I told myself..this shd be a short term thingy...after they finish investing all the money in the fund, it shd be back to normal, until for awhile..But at least the big boss seems quite understanding, he already gave the "go ahead" with we all coming in slightly late since we go back quite late everyday...
Nowadays, it can be quite busy or rather myself feeling tired, that I seldom check-out the entertainment news or forums.. Yeah yeah..I know, in the first place, you shouldn't surf the web during office hours..I'm talking only about occasionally..and mainly in the early morning or lunchtime..ok. Haha...ok ok, I'm just joking about the surfing.. I dun surf in office...like real.

My Long OverDue Course..sigh..

I think must be the age...last time when I'm at Citi, working late hours were nothing unusual..But here..seems like only 1 week of continuous late hours and I'm worn out liao.. What is 8pm everyday ?? Ok wat..but just somehow, easily feeling sick and tired...maybe too long never work this kind of hours already.. Anyway, stay strong..and healthy !!
Ok..this post is for those people around me that have been questioning and keep on wondering how come my part-time course like takes forever to finish...Ok..once and for all, let me explain it AGAIN in summary. For everybody info, I started the part-time with Diploma in Management Studies, ok ! That was in 2000 and the bloody dip took me 2 and a half years to finish which was in May '02. From April '02, I need to take an external bridging course in order for me to get a full 1 year exemption in my degree and the course ended in Jun '02. Straight from there, without any break, I started my external degree course with a major in Management in July '02. I tell you, taking part-time while working is not an easy task...Attending classes were the biggest challenge. To those people who keep on laughing and suaning at me, try it yourself and you'll know. You need to be super discipline, motivated and making lots of sacrifices. That's why your classmates, friends & colleagues are very important here. Ok..back to July '02, after paying all the tuition, registration and exam fees for 3 subjects, I realized that I'm not ready for it in the May '03 exam (UK exams is only 1 year once which starts in May). At first, I thought I'll drop 1 subject and carry on with the other 2 but when nearer to the date, I decided to only keep 1 subject. So, you know wat happened ? I studied for 1 paper and decided to absent from the other 2. So, I thought at least I can clear 1 paper and not the entire whole year gone wasted. Ok..here's the big blow, during when they release the results, they said I violated one of their regulation which was for new student, you must at least tried attempting a minimum of 2 subjects. So, landed up, the paper that I sat, will not be graded at all. How unlucky !! All my preparation gone wasted..Nevermind, I got over it and told myself to be more serious in the coming months. So, again, in July'03, I started my semester again and planned to take up 3 subjects again. Ok..this time round, at least I felt more confident and prepared. In the end, I really sat for the 3 subjects in May'04. Haha..managed to clear only 2 papers (Intl Business and Accts & Finance) and failed 1 paper (Sociology). Nevermind..tolerate and carry on... So, took another 2 new subjects and retake the failed paper in July '04. And sat for the exams in May'05. This time, luck really on my side and I managed to clear all papers, but with borderline marks lah (Marketing, Elements of Psychology and yes, Sociology). So, here I'm, started my course in July '05 with 3 new subjects and will also be the last 3 (Human Re, Organization Theory and Managerial Econs). Actually, I only need 1 more credit and I'll be awarded the degree..So, in another word, I'll only need to pass 1 more paper and I'll be given the "pass degree"..haha...I'm ambitious or not ?..haha.. So, people, just bear with me till next May '06 only, ok ?? On another note, feeling quite guilty for keep on missing my classes..Good luck, to myself. Hmmm..time to sleep liao..meeting 2 frens tomorrow night for dinner and drinking session. Cheeeers..

Morning Sickness - haha

Feeling damn terrible this morning when I woke up.. it's the dreams again. I felt so tired and the head is spinning..after all the dreams. Luckily, it gets better after the morning shower. Anyway, did I mention that yesterday dinner was at Paulaner Brauhaus ?? Yes, the german restaurant / pub located at Millenia Walk which is famous for their german sausages and lager. It's October fest soon..which the german celebrate everyear. OK..that's it, need to prepare today's work liao...

DAWN - Happy Farewell and All the Best

I really can't take it anymore...PIMPLEs again..I really dun understand why people at my age still got pimples !!?? Why ? Why ? Anyway, back to serious topic. As I mentioned yesterday, today was Dawn's last day. We have been working together for the past 9 months. She was previously from our team until recently. So, we're working very closely initially. She is also one big joker and also full of nonsense. Ok..she will claim that is because it was to suit me..'coz when I talk nonsense, she will talk nonsense too. She's funny and can take all kind of craps..maybe because she is full of craps too..She can take and talk all dirty jokes openly.. Let me think wat else..ok..she also introduced me to lot of things that what the younger generation are doing...especially those entertainment gossip blogs...on-line shopping, blogging, etc. She really bring me back to feel like I'm in my early twenties. Hmm...I think I will definitely gonna miss her.. Yes, she's quite pretty but she's also look quite "tau" when she's not smiling. Although the image that she gave people that she's very strong, but deep inside, I guess she's actually quite sentimental and soft. Well, she's leaving us and gonna join SQ. Haha..on another side, I am happy 'coz next time I will have people to help me to buy things from overseas. Anyway, she is a super shopping queen too. So, Dawn, make sure you will come and visit us more often for lunch or watever. Hmm..so sad, I thought after I left Citi, I'll have lesser this kind of feeling since people are leaving pretty often in Citi. Never know, so fast, I'll have to experience this feeling again. It's not simple to forget and let go some close and good colleague that is leaving you..but life goes on..It will be fine after awhile..Dawn, all the best to you and really do take care of yourself. We all here will gonna miss you. And yeah, dun be so blurqueen when you are at overseas !! Keep in touch.

The Super Aunty aka Susan Y aka the office Godmother

Again, just reached home and escaped the heavy rain and lightning. Just took my cough syrup again..'coz wanna make it an early night. Tomorrow will be another late nite at work follow by office dinner. It's Dawn L last day. I have lots of thing to jot down about this girl..but that will be tomorrow. This morning I took a cab to work..You see lah..how to save money like that..I have been limiting myself to take only 2 trips by cab per week. Actually I need to reach office early too as yesterday was Korea holiday. So, there're plenty of things to catch up. Furthermore, ever since the launched of India fund, seems like there are more and more things to monitor and prepare besides the daily operation. Even not many chances to surf the web liao since the time is so packed. OK, back to the title.
Great friend tribute: Susan Y.
She's my supervisor / mentor when I first joined Citibank in 1994. Initially, I thought she dun really like and bother about me...its only later then she start "accepting" me. She got a very "how lian" face and like always want to fight.haha..Because she started from the rank in file thingy and was a senior clerk at that moment, she really take care of all of us at the "bottom". Everytime whenever someone, especially the secretary try to bully us, she will stand up for us. She will quarel with them. She's my lunch partner at that moment. Since I'm new at that moment, she'll introduce all her frens or other colleagues to me. We'll go for badminton session, karaoke, cruise ship, dinner, even drinking session, etc. I can really depends on her and ask for ANY kind of help whenever I need it. Btw, she's older than me by 16 - 17 years. So, when I joined that time, she's already somewhere mid-thirties. She had her first kid at 20 and became a granny at early 40s. Although she look stern and fierce, but deep inside she's actully a very soft hearted women and very sensitive. All the 10plus years in Citi, I have been working with her and we had no problem regarding office work. We can work together happily and respect each other decision. But when come to personal issues, sadly, we argued pretty often. We'll not talk to each other except work related things. Still, we will iron out all the differences quickly and "patch" things up back. haha..now come to think of it..we're so childish. Maybe we're too close that we had high expectation from each other which is why all the cold war happenned. The bottom line is, she really took good care of us and in my heart, she's really holding a triple roles to me..Good supervisor, Great friend and care for me like a mother. She knows always everything about me..She's now a senior Manager in Citibank and always talking about her retirement plans although she's still under 50. Susan, yes, we had disagreement before but we knew those things won't affect our great friendship. Like I said before, you play an important role in my life and I want to ensure you yet again, I'll be there for you and you'll always have my support in evertthing...
Classic: In the Mood for Love

Recording the Past

Sorry, just a short morning note to say that..or maybe I mentioned somewhere before, for the next few weeks, most of the postings will be mainly concentrated about my past rather than what I'm doing and feeling currently. I just wanna record whatever that I could still remember for my future reading pleasures. And as I mentioned earlier also, my memory is getting worst and worst..so I guess this will be a good journal for my rememberance. So, bear with me as I talk more about my history first before expressing my thoughts / feelings / comments and my daily life / routine more in details.

31 things abt me..YES, it's ALL abt me..and 31 is my age now !

While waiting for the Emmy to finish, I think why not I list out something about me as it can also be served as a reminder for me to write more in details about these list in futures. OK..here it goes:
1. I'm a Malaysian and holding a S'pore PR.
2. I came out to S'pore to work at 20 and still underage to open a current account.
3. I worked in Citibank for almost 11 years before resigning. Same department.
4. Deep inside, I'm quite proud of myself for being so independent at that age.
5. I got a Dip. in Computer Studies though I know nuts about programming now.
6. I'm currently taking my final year external Degree with major in Mgmt.
7. Before that, I have completed my 2 1/2 Dip. in Mgmt Studies.
8. I took Malay Literature in my O Levels. I took Islamic Studies subject from primary 1 to 3.
9. I think I'm a shallow guy and I really got split personality, serious.
10. I'm super lousy in Maths during secondary years.
11. I have only 6 chinese frens during my primary school (it's a malay school).
12. The furthest I went overseas was HongKong and this was business trip somemore.
13. I'm a super hardcore fan of any entertainment related news.
14. To the extent that I know what movie is in production and who's involve.
15. I only have 3 frens during the first 2 years in S'pore.
16. My dad, 4th uncle & aunt, sister, sister in-law are all teachers.
17. I treasure friendship a LOT and quite soft-hearted.
18. I have shifted home 6 times so far...in S'pore.
19. My eldest brother is in S'pore and married a S'porean girl. I got a niece here.
20. I have NO savings though I worked for 11 years. I'm a super spendthrift guy.
21. I got sleeping problem since 1997. I dream a lot and can still remember it the next morning.
22. I really really wish I can sing and play the guitar / piano.
23. I dun know how to swim and I'm left-hander.
24. My english is bad. My malay is good.
25. When I first came out, my landlady treat me like a son. Thanks, Susan.
25. In office, I got a godmother that take care of me. Also, name Susan. Thanks.
26. I'm sharing a flat now with another housemate.
27. I feel really really GUILTY for not spending more time with my family in M'sia.
28. At my age now, I still dun think about marriage. I thought about having kids though.
29. I respect a lot and salute people over 30 and still have a trim tummy.
30. People always say that I look younger than my age. Late twenties the most.
31. I still got many many more things to write.
Well well well..do you suddenly feel like knowing me a lot..hahaha.. the time now is 1 plus liao and I really really need to sleep..the dreams are waiting and calling for me and tomorrow will be another long long day..here's a poster that represent what I want to say now..chao..
The show: Good Night, and Good Luck.

The Usual Monday Blues

Now watching the repeat telecast of The Primetime Emmy Award show...No suprises..the few familiar shows got the award, LOST, Desperate H. & Everybody Loves Raymond. Hmm..bloody tired today plus it's Monday somemore..long way to go...The co just launched a new India fund, so the investment team is spending the money like no blooody business...buy buy buy and buy. Furthermore the fund size is quite big too..and India time is behind us..so, kena stay back lor..what to do..got to make sure everything is in place before knocking off..I guess it will be like this all the way till 1-2 weeks later.
Great Friend Tribute: Johnny W.
Recently, I just met this old fren of mine, Johnny who came back to Singapore for 1-2 weeks before heading back to Taiwan for his so called training. I knew him back in Citi in 1996. He is actually a Taiwanese but also holding a S'pore passport. Yes, he did serve NS. I guess he will need to give up the Taiwan passport when he reach certain age. He left Taiwan and studied in US before coming back to Singapore to work. I'm not sure whether he serve NS first of study first. Anyway, when he joined Citi, we became a good buddy and at a certain period of time, we are like brothers. Maybe because he's also alone in Singapore,so we will eat lunch / dinner together almost everyday. On weekends, we will do exercise, watch movie and hang out together with the rest of the gang most of the time. After all those late night weekend outings, I'll sometime stay over at his place since he's staying alone too (save midnite cab fare mah). For that 4-5 years, he's one of my very often hang out buddy. I knew how he met his girlfren which is now his wife. Naturally, after he got married and left Citi, we seldom hang out together and slowly drifted apart..But, those years were exciting and wonderful. I experienced a lot of "high class" thingy 'coz of him..We will drive around Singapore and testing all the recommended food / fun places. Yes..he's an "Ah Sia Kia".. where he drive a BMW and stay at one of the condo at East Coast. This guy can fly to Taiwan or Japan like nobody business...so you can see..how high class it will be for me to hang out with someone like him...hahaha..He's now working on his family business for the time being before deciding what to do next. We now only call each other occasionally and sometimes meet up with the rest of the gang. I dun know about him, but I'm happy that he's one of my very important fren / brother at one stage of my life.
Title: New York New York

Ex - colleague

I met an old colleague, E.Kok, just now while walking towards Suntec City. I like the feeling where people greeted you out of nowhere on the street. He's on the way to his course..so we chatted for awhile and caught up with what's happenning in Citi.
He's one of those old batch that are still around..haha.

Last Minute Entry

Wow..never knew time passes fast... so fast it's already 12 plus.. Just went surfing and browsing thru my favorite movie poster websites..and found a few interesting new posters coming out.. OK, before I attach it, just some words of encouragement to myself regarding my long overdue degree program...Yes, finally, it will be finishing soon..ok ok, not really soon but as in next May/June '06. Just cleared 3 papers recently and left with 3 more subjects to go. In fact, if I just wanna have a normal pass degree, I will only need to get just another one credit. Anyway, another happy thing is, I just paid my last school fees and only left with the exam fees next Jan which is about thousand plus. This bloody course has been killing me, physically, mentally and financially. Thank God, it'll be OVER soon. Just bear with it for another few months with a final blow in May. OK..sleepy liao..
New 1: Elizabethtown

New 2: King Kong

Lena - A sporty and great fren of mine

Hmm...Sunday nite.. just like any other Sunday..super sian. Let me recall what have I done today...Well the usual things
Morning brunch at around 10plus. Came back and do all the ironing and cleaning of the room. OK..today something new..spent 2-3 hours understanding and redecorating this blog..yes again. By the time is done, dinner at 5plus..early 'coz of the early lunch. Well..I guess today will be the last time that I'll be spending time doing the blog set-up. I'm quite happy with the appearance at the moment..finally. Let me proceed to the thing I wanna write tonite.
Great Friend Tribute: Lena O
As the title mentioned, Lena is one of my very very good fren and she is now more like a family to me rather than a fren. I came to know her when she joined Citibank back in 1996. (Is that rite, Lena ? Yes, I'd worked in Citibank since April 1994 - will write more about my Citi days in future entries) Wow, seems like I had known her for almost 10 years now. She was the first coll / fren that I clicked and also, the same age as mine. In office, she's not only my lunch kaki, but also, she'll always on my side no matter wat happen. Again, we do a lot of things together during or after office hours.. especially clubbing and dining. I still remember, she was the first one that I really went clubbing with in Singapore..Ridley's, Modesto, Chaplin, Madam Wong, China Jump, etc. We can go for partying for continuous 3 nights in a row and even on weekdays. I guess we're young and energetic then. On almost every weekends, we'll go shopping and dinner together. Movies, chalet, mahjong, bladding, etc. Bladding at East Coast is like almost a must on Sunday afternoon. What else can I say about this women..She's really my BEST..no, BESTEST fren at that moment. She can give that kind of feeling that, she's someone that I can really depends on if anything happen. She's super into sports. She represent her uni in basketball and went overseas to compete. And she always like to play all kind of games / sports. Haha..at the same time, she's also someone who like to eat. She seldom or wun reject if people offer her food. She trust me a lot too..that's why I shared one of her darkest secret and I'm glad that I'm there at that time to help her pull it thru. She left Citi somewhere in 1998/1999 and joined NIE to become a full-time teacher and specialize in PE and Maths. We seldom go out now...only occasionally but deep inside my heart, I know that we can still depends on each other. She's married now with 2 small kids and her husband, Inn Kien, is also one of my close fren. More on him next time. To you, Lena, sorry for being so lousy in keeping contact. Although, I'm the so-called godfather to your kids, but I guess we're just too busy with our current life that it is so hard to meet up. I will try to make up for it..Anyway, just want you to know again, that meeting and knowing you was one of the best thing that ever happened to me while I'm in Spore. Best wishes to you..
Title: Stand By Me

Trying out the LINK

Ok...I must admit after spending quite sometime browsing thru all the blog related websites..I managed to master more of the blog-set up thngy after these few days. Most of the tutorial and answers, I got it from here. It's quite a good site for references. Actually, just a short note as I'm trying out the linkage function. The proper entry will be posted later.
Movie: Quiz Show

The Monthly Gathering

Ok..I dunno how long before the effect will come in as I just had a full spoonful of cough syrup..So, this will be a short one..
As I mentioned earlier, today is our monthly gathering of the "old gang". Let me give this gang a name...the unbreakable gang aka TUG. A brief and express introduction of TUG.. in fact too much thing happenned between us that I can't really recall all. There're six of us...which originally got more "members" (some eventually isolated due to... well..long story leh.. hmm.. let's just say it, "different opinion and thoughts"..fights..cold war..bitching..quite dramatic..serious..haha) where we worked and met at Citibank back in 2001/2002. At those early years, we spent a lot of time together hanging out...having dinner, recky all the interesting places at night, just chilling-out and many other interesting activities. Friday is like understood that there will be something on. Clubbing almost every Friday..getting high, super high and drunk. Many things happenned..we shared our secrets, miseries, happiness, gossip news and problems. Sometimes, "house visiting" on Saturday and some other activities on weekends. Basically, we do a lot of things together and even went for trip together. All these made us having a very close bonding. We care and concern about each other. But of course...after one by one leaving Citi, and everybody moving on with different direction with their life..and things changes..As time goes by, it is so difficult to spend and find time together . But of course, the frenship foundation are there already. That's why we try to make it a point to meet up at least once a month. But still, some of us will meet up quite often..though will be in smaller group or whoever are available. We're like one big family now. I'm glad that I'd known them and spent a substantial time together in those years. It will always be a memorable memories for me.. The wonderful frenship will go on..thus the name..Unbreakable. Ray, Sharon, Edna, Wendy and Wilson..one day when you happen to read this...THANKS for the frendship. Cheers to our friendship.. and many more meaningful years to come..
To commemorate the occasion: the unbreakable

p/s - more on each one of them in future.
p/ss - believe me, once they see this blog, confirm they'll start "suanning" me.
p/sss - again, reminder, dun expect oxford english.
p/ssss - it was declared, from next year onwards, no more birthday gift from the group..just the on-going gathering.
p/sssss - actually, there're some pictures of today gathering.. but i will only post it some other days.

Pre-Dosage

Ok..while waiting for my fren to come over to fetch me to the high-tea at Oriental Hotel, I would like to jot down a few lines as a reminder for my tonite "dosage". I guess for the next few entries or maybe randomly, I would like to dedicate each entry to some of the important and influence people in my younger days that have affected me in one way or another. Gotto go liao..but before that not without:
Classic: Taxi Driver

Late Night

Just came back from a mini drinking session at The Atrium, Pan Pac...yes..AGAIN.. I'm there. It's a nice environment and quite a good place for chit-chatting. Tonite was a pre-farewell outing for one of the colleague that soon to be ex-coll and will surely become a fren. Her name, Dawn (Miss DD) who will be resigning and joining SQ..yes, she's quite chio..ok ok..super chio relatively to Pat Mok or Lu Hua..haha..but anyway, I think the reason she's being selected are more 'coz of her having a wonderful and likeable personality...rather than her look. Haha..dunno whether she will be disappointed or happy after reading this. But anyway, sure WE'll miss her..the youngest, the chioest, the socialist and of course, more importantly, she's our click and she's full of craps too..Well, more on her in time to come. Can't write more about her, if not, she'll think I adore her a lot..Dun forget, we're both on same level ok..we're both A-lister..in our own rights. Hmm, bought a digital camera today - SONY Cybershot DSC-T7. So, will definitely need some time to read the manual and figure out all the functions. But it also means, there will be more "real pictures" soon. Ok, its running late now and I need to browse the manual and tomorrow got high-tea will the old gang somemore..
1st - Star Wars Collection

2nd - Apocalypse Now

3rd - Closer

I survived..

Or something like that...After the late night and wines and my age, I still managed to wake up at the usual time and having just a slight hang-over...Yes, nowadays, I'm that lousy already..just a few drinks and I'm heading towards that direction liao..OK..nothing much, just a short note to say that I'm still up and running..btw, now is working hours liao..but still before I end, as usual..

Blooooody Pimples

Warning ====> writing under the influence of alchohol:
I can't really understand the logic..I thought they said, when you grow older, pimples will STOP growing. Ok..fine, I dun mind growing older, but I DO MIND having pimples !!! What's happenning ??? Still got hormones change meh ?? I thought by now should be stopped liao...The thing is, the pimples are like taking queue numbers, one by one popping up...taking turns..Left cheek, right cheek, forehead, T-zone, etc..sigh...damn demoralizing....Hmmmm...on another note, I just came back from meeting one of my secondary school fren. Ok..he's more than a secondary school fren to me...firstly, i dun have many frens back in M'sia. This is one of the rare and remaining one. I really really appreaciate his frenship...everytime when i go back to Gopeng, he will give me full hospitality treatment. Yeau Wai, thanks for the friendship all these years. Come to think of it, we had known each other for like 18 years...Ok, he's on business trip and staying over at Pan Pacific Hotel. So, I'm meeting him at the lounge...and as usual, its the time to catch up all the happenings and gossips in M'sia. After 3 full glasses of wine and 3 hours later, we had a good talk and feeling quite tipsy, here I'm back at home at 1am on a weekday...
Chao...
As usual, one of my fav poster before I sign-off:

Declaration

Well..before this thing goes further, I have some declaration to make first. Here, you won't have "english lesson" and dun expect super english..(expecting lots of grammer mistakes), you won't have consistent writing style/topic..(that's why the name split personality) and worst of all, you'll seldom see "original" pictures here..(well, at least for now until i get my own digicam). OK..give me some time to warm up and I'll surely give you some of my deep thoughts..haha..but the thing is, I'm quite a shallow and simple-minded guy. Hmm...I guess the first month will be lots of "trackback" writings..My younger years memory..as you can see, I"m not that young anymore (although many ppl said I look younger than I look..haha). My memory is failing me recently more and more..A lot of things, I can't really remember..shit, this one really a sign of old age. Ok..hopefully the official post will be tonite.

My Third Time

I felt so stupid. I'm like dun even know how to do the simplest thing.. I'm talking about this blog here...I'm still trying to explore the whole set-up thingy and how to perform some simple functions..but it seems so difficult. Anyway, hopefully as the days go by, I'll master it (after consulting people around) and make the blog more interesting. So, more renovation and improvement will be made in the pipeline. I guess, that's it for my virgin day and this will be last post of the day. Doesn't really tell much yet, so let me "settle" down first and will start writing about my bored life story. In the meantime, here's a few of my current favourite movie posters.
All time favourite: Godfather

Title: Batman Begins

Title: 2046

My Second Time

Arh...feeling super frustrated. I hate to be in an alien situation. I have problem finding some functions in the blog....even the basic one.. Still trying out here and there and these are taking up my time...aarhhh...but, it's ok.., i'll keep on trying..

My First Time

ok..here i am...after reading so many blogs around and decided why not i try it myself..Since today is just a trial and error time..nothing much to write and actually still exploring the whole set-up thingy. Wish me luck and I'll be back once I manage to figure out and handle this thing...