小强 's Coffee Break

Memory Lane

2011-06-27T19:25:00.000+08:00

I still remember clearly when I was still a little angel back then, my mum use to tell me stories about 十八层地狱 (18th levels of hells); how if we did bad things we will end up suffering in hell. And to strongly empathize on that, she would bring us to the famous “虎豹别墅” (Har Paw Villa) to show us the lively sculptures that craft out each level of hell.

The signage at the entrance of Haw Par Villa

I got a chance to revisit this place recently after my last visit which was like 20 years back, ok I admit is 30 years ago. It used to be free entrance until some years back they decided to make it into a theme park and charge at rocket high fees but luckily it was not a success and they pull out of the villa. Now it is re-open with FREE entrance, but I have to say, the inside look abit rugged and dirty but then what to complain since it’s free.

I went with my family and it was not a planned trip; just that we happen to be around that area and no where else to go. Despite that I was real excited about it, it was like meeting my childhood sweetheart again; it was one of the famous places that we use to go when we were kids.

The first of the 18th level King of Hells.

I saw that the MRT next to it is about to be finish, does that means that they are going to put an entrance fees to it soon since I’m sure it will generate crowds.

My Office's Buddy

2011-06-20T17:09:00.000+08:00

My new buddy in office. My boss has given me a new assignment and that is to take care of the new member in the office, the "Change Luck Bamboo". Supposingly it is to change luck; but then what if my luck is already good, then will it change otherwise?

Well, since it and me are buddies now, let's hope it is just doing half its' job and that is changing my bad luck to good and do nothing when I am having my good luck.

HUAT AH!!!

Going Green

2011-06-14T14:32:00.004+08:00

Finally I am re starting my blog again.

Blogs are like diary, at times when you read back, you will be surprise what you had done and the different thoughts and views at that point of time compare to the current ones and it brings back lots of memory; but one have to agree it’s not easy to maintain.

Maintaining a blog is like maintaining your weight. It requires lots of discipline and like weight you can’t input too many “junk” as it is open for all to read. So in other words, you can’t be penning down your darkest secret here. let's take an example of me, my darkest secret is “I am weighting pass 60kg.” Imagine once I said that, how many enemies I'm going to make.

So back to about my blog, I’ll write about what I have been doing with my diet recently.

I have been taking vegetables and fruits for lunch lately for the past one week plus. Not that I believe I’m a goat, nor that I’ve become a part time vegetarian. Some say going vege can save the earth; and if you do a Google search, you find some info on that; but that’s not why I am going green in my lunch but rather psychologically I just felt healthier and man around my age got to watch out what we are eating.

My lunches

Does that explain why I am weighing at 60kg now? Nah, I don’t think so because I used to weight lower than that. Anyway, I’m still taking meat just not for lunch during weekdays. And because I said that doesn’t means I’m not environment friendly. In fact I am, given that at broad daylight, I don’t on my office lights but rather open the window blinds, allowing the sunlight to shine in making the office still bright for work and helping to bring down the air con temperature too and these end up in saving energy.

See, still bright and fit for work

It’s not like I done a lot, but at least is something. Seeing my mum sorts out her rubbish and making an effort to ask me bring down to the environment bins and constantly nagging me to put them at the correct bins can’t help but to ask her why was she so environmental friendly, and all she say, “I’m just doing my part”.

Mummy knows best.

01. A fruitful year of eating non stop

2010-12-30T09:42:00.003+08:00

Eating, Chewing, Gobbling, yes, that’s what happen to me at least once a fortnight; all this thanks to my sister and brother in law who brought me and my sister to tried out many foods. From hotel, restaurant, coffee shop, it’s just exploring the many tasty food that was recommended by websites or friends.

But one other thing that is more important is the time I got to spend with my family. My works and personal/friend times usually took out my weekdays times and I was glad that I got to spend at least a full day outing with my family.

I started to appreciate the time I spend with my family, especially my dad and mum. They are getting on with their ages. My dad is already in his 80s and my mum in her 70s, I don’t think they will ask for more from me, just a good life ahead so that they wouldn’t get worry for me after they pass on, and some times together with us as a family.

For this to make it to my top 10, you can imagine it meant a lot for me; and is both the tasting of the foods and the time with my family; and guess what? As 2010 is coming to a close, I have successfully bring down my weight down to 60. Envy leh….. :p

02. New Jobs

2010-12-30T09:40:00.001+08:00

I got myself into a whole new industry. Health Screening; and it is starting from stretch.

Well, I just started this job not too long so I couldn’t comment much; but it is a big step for me to change to a new industry at my age. I do hope this major step will also be my last step of changing job, so press on.

03. A new member to my room

2010-12-29T10:18:00.003+08:00

Do not be mistaken. This new member hits number 3 because it is a very important member in my room (VIM). It is my new bought fan.

Why is it important? That’s because it brings cooling effect to my room at any times of the day. Not that I am stingy about aircon, but for me I am not an aircon guy especially sleeping at night. I’m sure to be awaken by the coldness of the aircon and end up having a running nose the next morning. With the fan, I can now sleep peacefully throughout the night with no running nose the next day.

With such a new member that helps me sleep throughout the night, shouldn’t it deserve a number 3 spot in my top 10 2010?

04. I am converted to the i-side

2010-12-29T09:45:00.005+08:00

FINALLY. Yes, the word is finally. After so many people around me has started using iphone, finally it’s my turn. And it's like so late as people are already upgrading to iphone 4 and I’m like getting an iphone 3.

But then again, who needs an iphone 4 when most of the time I used it for calls, texts and games. A simple iphone3 will nicely fit in to what I want and on top of them is endless downloaded games and web access.

FINALLY. Yes, the word is finally that I got rid of my Samsung phone. Iphone is good for people like me who travel a lot on public transport. It really helps to kill time and with the many applications, it does make in some areas of my life easier. The only thing I’m still idiot on is my direction finding despite the help of those iphone map applications. I still will get lost even if I’m using it. Trust my sense of directions.

FINALLY. Beside my iphone, I’m also so converted to the i-side. I got an ipad and thanks to Matthew and Cindy who got it for me as my birthday present. It was the real excitement of my 2010 as I wanted an ipad more than anything else for this year. Now, I no longer take my blue diary with me but the ipad and it’s so cooooool bringing it out for meetings.

Orh, and as you can see from the upstair pic, the watch is also my birthday gift from Kim, the ipad cover a birthday gift from my cousin, the ipad screen protector also a birthday gift from my sis. What a spread!

05. Officially ending my Muay Thai

2010-12-28T15:12:00.001+08:00

Seriously, who would have thought, a sweet and gentle mouse would be learning Muay Thai. The main reason why I wanted to learn is not because of interest but it’s more of a form of exercise and of course keeping fit or slim down. And because of that, once the fire for it died down it became a drag.

Muay Thai is quite “siong” or tough, even though is just a one session per week. Imagine kicking, boxing, etc for 2 hours. At times, I can’t even catch my breathe and I believe this is something to do with age. Age is no longer catching up with me, it caught me. On top of that, the next day effect is pain here pain there. Ouchs!

Finally, I decided to end the misery by ending Muay Thai. But I do believe there are some good things that came out from learning Muay Thai. One, I do believe that it does helps me passed my IPPT. Secondly, it does give me some confident level in self defending IF situation arises. After all, I’m still a sweet, innocent mouse…squeak, squeak!

06. White Events

2010-12-28T15:08:00.002+08:00

This year I received two sad news of passing away cases. One was my bro in law’s father and the other my friend’s doggy.

I guessed nobody like to receive such news but I guessed is part and puzzle of life. Death incidents does affect me quite a bit especially closer one. I was never that close to both my bro in law’s father and my friend’s doggy but it still sadden me to see my brother in law and friends so sad. It always makes me think about my parents, after all, my dad is 80 plus years old and my mum 70 plus.

What make it sadder was that both did not die of natural death. My brother in law’s dad died of cancer and it reminded me of my father who got throat cancer a few years back and got operate on it. What we hoped for is that the cancerous cells will not return. As for my friend’s doggy, he was put to sleep as the vet advice so. I am no die hard dog lover, but is still sad that he has to put to sleep and imagine the painful decision a owner has to make to do so.

It make sound bad, but I believe my sister and I are somehow prepared for the passing on of my parents that at a stage we even went and discussed with my mum on where to place their ashes after they passed on and sad to say, even the ashes “property” are so high. One good location can cost about $10,000.

I just hope that there are no more news of "white events" from people I know for the coming 2011.

07. My God daughter’s 1 year old birthday

2010-12-26T09:37:00.004+08:00

You must be wondering why Kadence’s 1 years old birthday can hit number 7 of my top 10 list.

Reason very simple, it’s because I am in charge of this list and I can put it anyway I like. But I guess you have to agree with me, it’s a success party with so much fun and joy. I am not too sure about Kadence, but at least I enjoyed it so much so that even Matthew asked me whether I “嫁女儿”. Hahaha…happy mah.

The credit for such a successful party has to go to the “Ah Yi”; it was “Hello Kitty” theme and gifts for everyone. This is the best and the most success event that I have attended in 2010, that is the reason why it is in my top 10 list.

08. Being a wedding coordinator

2010-12-25T16:20:00.002+08:00

Being a wedding coordinator is nothing new to me. I have in total do 5 times as a wedding coordinator, and countless as a brothers. What is so fun about doing a wedding coordinator is working with different wedding couples and the banquet manager and the unexpected events that you need to look into and resolve on behalf of the wedding family and couple.

Congratulation to Gavin and Diana. It was my pleasure being your wedding coordinator and my joy being invited by you to be one.

It was a memorable event, the morning was not too rush and the traffics were not too bad. From Seng Kang to Jurong, then back to Seng Kang and then Jurong, the distance was a bit far but it’s ok since I’m not the driver. The gate crashing was really an eye opener for me because it was really “gate crashing” or rather “window crashing”. We actually pushed the bridegroom through the window in order to get past the sisters of the bride. It was my first time seeing this as usually the sisters will open the gate sooner or later but it was fun.

Evening time arrived and I was busy liaising with the banquet manager, ensuring things were in place, manpower was there in their proper place and countering all unexpected issues. I am glad I had supportive brothers and sisters to assist me.

We have lots of fun and finally when the dinner ended, the brothers and sisters with the bride and groom stayed back and have our share of fun and beer.

Being a wedding coordinator can be tiring but you have to admit is fun and satisfying especially the part when I stand at the other side of the door with the couple while waiting to have their first march in to the banquet. At that point of time, the only thoughts I have is “please don’t trip over” and of course at that sight when I see the couple it was a very happy and touching moment.

It is always a happy occasion to go to wedding dinner and what’s more I consider a blessing when I am part of it.

09. Getting a Sliver for my IPPT

2010-12-24T19:22:00.003+08:00

To many IPPT is a torture, to me it is the same. Worst, I have to do my RT first before I can take my IPPT because I didn’t pass my IPPT last year.

2 days a week, one weekday and 1 weekend, 3 hours per sessions. I remember I was joined by many who are like me, that needed to attend to this RT. We walked about the same pace as we approached the camp, slowly, unmotivated and never mind the long queue; but once the session ends and it’s time to go home, everybody instantly turned into cheetah, aiming for the gate in the speed of light, filled with energy and motivation.

I have to psycho myself that “since I am here as well make good use of it to do some exercise” to shed off some fats and with that in mind, I tried my very best to do whatever we are required to do. It was torture but the after feeling was great; it was like being happy that I have actually gone through it.

Finally the day came for me or us to take our test is here. With only one thing in mind and that is not to fail and come back for my second phase RT, I am all in to pass. However what surprise me was that not only I passed but I got a silver, which means I got a $100 extra.

These are my results :

Sit up - 35 5 pts
Broad Jump - 198cm 2 pts
Chin Up - 5 3 pts
Shuttle Run - 10.4s 5 pts 2.4 km Run - 12.53mins 2 pts

It was really satisfying but as I write this, memories of the RT came flowing in my mind, the sweats, the pain, the time, the sadden heart and worst of all, it’s another new year another IPPT. Sigh…..

The sweats and pain was not motivating at all, but what is most motivating is the satisfying feeling after I went through it. And above that, what I sees as impossible, I did it and with better results than I expected. A little hardworks and mindset does make things happen.

10. World Cup Final

2010-12-22T17:36:00.007+08:00

As I mentioned, besides losing a few night sleeps; my bet on Holland came as a disaster. Not only did I lose my previous winnings through my bet, but I have to top up; and I lost to an Octopus who did nothing but swim around and wrap themselves over boxes.

I have been winning consistently in all my bets in this World Cup, beating my friends which our bets are none other than ……jugs of beers. Only during the Finals, I took Holland against my “rivals” taking Spain. I was so confidence that I double my bets with some of them. I even wear orange that very night to show my support.

I remember that night, it was dark and cold. Dark as it was at night and cold because we on the air con; we watched as Holland was beaten by Spain causing both me and Paul (the Octopus) in danger. I was losing all my previous winnings, my many jugs of beers and worst a rough tally that night, I needed to top up 2 more jugs. For Paul, he was already in danger of getting assassinated by his “prophecy” in the many previous games, now he is not only in danger of getting kill, but being turn into a Surume Ika.

The night ended with joy for many of my “rivals”, and as for me, I can only flag a taxi and go back home to sleep.

What happen to Paul the Octopus? He has passed on and whether he was assassinated reminds a mystery but we know he did not turn into a Surume Ika. As for my orange t-shirt; I have discharge it from his duty and now it lies quietly in my closet waiting, waiting for his chance to ……

In conclusion, World Cup SHOULD NOT even make it to the top 10, but I just have to include it in because it’s a 4 years once event.

2010 Top 10

2010-12-21T21:36:00.003+08:00

2010 is coming to an end and recalling back, here is my top ten list for my 2010.

10. World Cup Final
09. Getting a silver for my IPPT
08. Being a wedding coordinator
07. My God daughter’s 1 year old birthday
06. Losing a doggy
05. Officially ending my Muay Thai
04. I am converted to the i-side
03. A new member to my room
02. New Jobs
01. A fruitful year of eating non stop

I didn’t want to put in the World Cup as it does not affect me in anyway except a few burnt night and Holland losing (seem like that night wearing orange does not help), but it’s like you got to mention it coz it’s a 4 years one time event.

In the next few days, I will share why they make it to my top ten.

Crazy

2010-12-15T22:24:00.004+08:00

Nex is open, Nex is open, Nex is oooopen. It's so crowded, don't go there!

That's my thought until my family decided to go to this crazy place for dinner and grocery at NTUC. My first thought, they are crazy, of all the place, go to Nex. You don't believe how crazy, I mean crowded this place is?

Look.

People are just walking aimlessly around but in the shops, it's empty except the restaurants. So here's the plan, me and mum will go NTUC to do the grocery while my sis and brother in law queue up. So half an hour later (not as bad as I thought), my sis called me to tell me she got us a seat.

Food not that bad lah, but anyway after dinner my mum and sis decided to walk around and I decided to go back home myself first. They must be crazy.

Family Day

2010-09-26T20:23:00.005+08:00

Today was my family day.

What is family day? It is a day for my family which includes my mother, sister, brother-in-law and me to gather together out for a day of eating and shopping. So where we go today?

My sister brought me to Shangri-la Hotel's cantonese restaruant for a dim sum lunch. The food was simple but good; the only special dish was the abalone tart. It is like the egg tart but instead of the egg pour onto the tart, it was replace by an abanlone with the luscious abalone juice that tickles the sensation feeling of your mouth.

Then after we went to do some shoppings which I add a member to my room.

Then after that we went to eat the famous Ponggol Nasi Lemak, where I queue for almost 15mins before is my turn. Good food have to wait, but I only fancy the Chicken Drum Stick. Yummy, yummy!

Kadence's Birthday

2010-09-24T00:14:00.007+08:00

Last Sunday on the 19th, we throw a party to celebrate Kadence's birthday

and on the 22nd we celebrate 中秋 and then

just past midnight on the 23rd we cut cake with Kadence which is her birthday.

Then later of the day, we went down to Down Town East

Happy Birthday Kadence.

Ouchs

2010-09-16T01:24:00.004+08:00

My 101st Post

It is like 1:24am in the morning. I must be damn bored to be blogging at this time.

I just came back from my Muay Thai training and I think I hurt my back. It is really very very very painful, Ouchs! I must be getting old, but I do enjoyed it now because I like Muay Thai but the good sweat out after the two hours of non stop torture.

As I am writing now, my back still hurts...Ouchs!

Birthday theme ..... Eat Non Stop

2010-08-22T16:22:00.009+08:00

Wah…..it’s my 100th posting, not a lot if you put into consideration that this blog has been around for a few years.

Last week, I got a chance to celebrate my friend’s birthday by eating non stop the whole day. We started having late lunch about 2 plus at Old Hong Kong Café at Katong Village, then off to Burger King at Parkway Parade for a drink because Old Hong Kong Café’s sour plum tasted funnnnny. Then off to Copthorne King Hotel for a Penang Buffet dinner and after that off to Robertson Quay for a drink.

How not to get fat right?

Food at Old Hong Kong Café wasn’t much of a scream especially that Sour Plum Drink which smell a bit burnt; the only thing likable was the beef with bitter gourd rice and the rest was just average. Despite the constant commercial running on T.V, seriously I think I will give it a miss unless my friends want to chill out there.

See that porridge, it's tasteless, but the rice with beef and bitter gourd is nice

This is my second time to Copthorne King Hotel for their Penang Buffet. I remembered clearly I enjoyed much more the first time compare to now.

The favorite is still the Pig Stomach Soup, nicely done and yes, I had 3 bowls.

The Penang Laska and Prawn Mee, and seriously I enjoyed them the first time I came which was like 2 or 3 years back. Just look at that layer of oil.

Dessert in the Nonya style

And of course, what is better than a cold beer on a hot evening outdoor watching soccer though watching soccer was secondary.

IPPT

2010-08-04T12:05:00.002+08:00

Can you believe it? I passed my IPPT, and surprisingly I didn’t expect pass. The price is pain here and there, all my body parts aching.

I went for my RT phase 1 first then took my this IPPT test because the bo-chap me didn’t bother to go and take my test last year and my unit decided to book this RT for me. With the passing of this IPPT, I am officially release from my RT and no longer required to go for my Phase 2 which is on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

From this RT, it brought back lots of memories; the memories from the old army days.

1. When everyone walked towards the camp, everyone was walking as though they are accompanying their elderly for a stroll. Slow and steady.
2. When the PTI asked people to fall in, everyone suddenly turned deaf.
3. When out-pro, everybody act as though they took Red Bull, so energize.
4. When bus is arriving to the bus stop, and they are like 20m or further away, they can run faster than a leopard to chase after the bus; while when the PTI asked to run round the track, they run slower than I walk. It's true, they really run slower than I walk.

Ok, I am going to Hao Lian now

Sit up - 35 5 pts (I could hit 40, but since I got a 5 points, I stop)
Broad Jump - 198cm 2 pts (I'm a mouse, mouse don't jump. Mouse has short legs)
Chin Up - 5 3 pts (wahhh……)
Shuttle Run - 10.4s 5 pts (wahhh….again)
2.4 km Run - 12.53mins 2 pts (Hey, I’m Cat Z, don’t expect too much)

Update 2: My Little Princess

2010-07-19T14:06:00.002+08:00

Of course beside enjoying good food, I am also enjoying the great company of my God daughter, Princess Kadence. Here's some pic her mummy and ah yi took for her when we went swimming together.

Update 1 : Tung Lok and Pow Sing

2010-07-19T13:49:00.009+08:00

Wah I went missing for nearly 2 months. Well, I am still reserving my weekends with my family for great time and food. Here's just a few for you to envy me and water drooping purpose.

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Both are just GREAT!

Food for my Family Day

2010-05-24T16:41:00.003+08:00

Last Saturday, we have our family dinner at ...

It was a buffet on local food; nothing special to scream about, really just local dishes.

If you will to ask me what's the nicest.....is this oily mutton soup nicely done up in a local favor.

Olive Tree

2010-05-17T11:03:00.005+08:00

Last Saturday, my family went to Olive Tree at Intercontinental Hotel for dinner. There wasn't much choice for the buffet but I guess the attractions were the seafood, lobster, oysters, etc. People as usual were queuing up for the seafood and asking the waiters when they were refilled.

I am usually not a typical Singaporean but when I saw someone finishing up the oyster, I have to act like one and start competing with him for it. So down at the oysters booth, there are two guys busy digging up the oysters to their plates. We are not too bad cause we did left one oyster for the next guy.

Still, nothing beats a nice cold beer.

My Goddaughter

2010-05-05T08:50:00.004+08:00

The girl's name Kadence is a variant of Cadence and Kadenza, and the meaning of Kadence is "with rhythm".

Here are some of my favourite photos of hers,

Good Food! Yummy yummy

2010-05-01T09:30:00.004+08:00

Another new finding, nice food, the pricing is rather reasonable but portion is a bit small; good for people that likes to order lots of dishes.

Good Food!!!!

2010-04-08T19:07:00.003+08:00

Once again my sister strikes again, she bought us for dinner again.

Pictures speak a thousand words...

Swimming with my Goddaughter

2010-03-25T09:27:00.006+08:00

Just two days ago, together with the mummy , we brought princess Kadence for a swim at Harborfront. No, we did not let her swim in the sea, we went to a baby spa.

We do not know how Kadence will response to the pool, but we were glad that she enjoyed herself. The staff told us that it was advisable for first timer to dip in the pool for 10 to 15 minutes, but Kadence enjoyed it so much she actually swam for half an hour. She was kicking then moving her hands and then start splashing water, it was a joy watching her enjoying herself so much.

After the swim, I guessed she was so tired that she slept halfway while having her milk. She is so adorable.

Family Dinner

2010-03-14T00:39:00.004+08:00

I just love having dinner with my family. Not only does it provide a time spending with them, but also given the fact that my sister is a food lover, she will bring me to try out different cuisines. And of course I don't have to pay for the meals. Lolz.

Today we went to OC and tried out Korean BBQ. Nice food just too bad I am not a fan of Korean food.

Korean Pancake

Korean BBQ

Korean Glass Noodle

Korean Assorted Mushroom

超级星光大道第六季陈伟联

2010-02-28T01:45:00.002+08:00

I was never a fan of our local singer, Mr 陈伟联, even though people say I do look abit like him. But I can't agree more that he sang well, especially on this show.

超级星光大道第六季

生日快乐

2010-02-24T20:48:00.006+08:00

上星期日是 "人日". “人日”亦称“人胜节”、“人庆节”、“人口日”、“人七日”等。传说女蜗初创世，在造出了鸡狗猪牛马等动物后，于第七天造出了人，所以这一天是人类的生日。这一天也是爸爸生日.

爸爸, 祝你生日快乐

Kadences and her Fans

2010-02-16T11:26:00.003+08:00

Baby Kadences with her fans

Daddy and Mummy

Han Shu Shu

Uncle Kim

A pic with Tigger

存好心, 做好事, 说好话 ....

2010-02-15T10:49:00.003+08:00

Merry Lunar New Year!

My this Year Chinese New Year Resolution, taking reference and inspired by 宫心计, 刘三好 :

存好心, 做好事, 说好话 is

存大心, 做大事, 说大话

My Bao Bei

2010-02-09T23:34:00.003+08:00

Me and my Bao Bei, Princess Kadences

So cute and so sweet.

Envy Leh...

2010-02-02T21:27:00.003+08:00

After a tiring day, physically and mentally; what is better than spending time with family and then by myself.

Enjoying a quiet night with a ice cold beer, windy weather, blogging all the way with smoothing music...jazz...

Envy leh!!!

English or Chinese

2010-01-27T10:13:00.004+08:00

I was helping in a friend's restaurant yesterday and a medium age Chinese man was standing just outside the restaurant. I went over and wanted to "pull" him in, so I greeted him and introduced the specialties of the restaurant.

He then opened his mouth and from his accent, I knew he was from China.

He : Lobster restaurant?

(Because of his accent, I have problem figuring what he trying to tell me)
Me : Restaurant? This is a restaurant.
He : Lobster restaurant!
Me : We have lobster, lobster salad.
He : No, no, err....crab?
Me : Yes, we have soft shell crab.
He : No, no....errr...fish?
Me : Yes, we have fish. Salmon, tuna.
He : Err....aiya, 我要找海xian
Me : (In Chinese)...orh....you go down from here...blah blah blah.

Do I looked ang mo to that guy or he simply using me to practise his English?

Interesting Sights

2010-01-24T11:12:00.002+08:00

See this two pics, I found it to be quite interesting and took a pic of them

the drangonfly flirting with the plastic board

the cat sitting at the rail of a second storey house watching the world goes by.

Funny....Blah Blah Blah

2010-01-21T23:12:00.003+08:00

Yesterday I was having lunch at a Indian Coffee Shop; while eating, something caught my attention. There was this guy in his 40s and sitting with him was, I guessed, his wife and daughter. He was signalling to a Indian staff to go over and then he make remarks like"Your service has become very bad, really very bad....." and blah blah on. He was trying to bring across a point that he asked for some curry but the curry taken to him was too little. Another Indian staff went over, I think, trying to "save" his colleague but he too got caught in the blah blah blah.

After the blah blah blah, one of the staff went over again with a plate of curry. This 40s plus guy then made a remark "Can't you see I finish my food? Take that away, I don't need it". So the poor Indian guy walked away with that plate of curry.

Then, the 40s plus guy walked towards the stall and continue his blah blah blah at the Indian staff. He blah for about 5 mins before he sat back at his seat and continue to blah at his family. Then hor, he suddenly stood up and ran towards his car with his family racing after him. I turned around and it was the Certis Cisco. I was not alone, the whole team of Indian staffs were standing behind me watching and CHEERing.

Interesting....

Food and Slim ...

2010-01-18T00:03:00.002+08:00

Saturday Night's supper, a finished steamboat

Sunday's brunch with my family.

a before started picture

Love the two sessions, but like that how to slim down?

iphone

2010-01-11T00:55:00.004+08:00

I was just doing a calculation, 95% of my close friends have actually converted to iphones. Matthew, Cindy, Kim, Han, Janius, my sis, my cousin, Ryan Tan. And I spend at least 90% of my time with them in total, so in another I am surrounded by iphones.....

Star War and Facebook 2

2010-01-08T09:30:00.002+08:00

HAHAHA...this is funny...

Star War and Facebook

2010-01-07T13:27:00.005+08:00

If Star War's characters are using Facebook.....

Happy New Year

2010-01-03T11:07:00.005+08:00

Happy 2010. My celebration on New Year Day at this thai disco.

Nice place, cool songs, pretty singers ... lolz

2009....2010

2010-01-01T14:02:00.006+08:00

How I spend my last day of 2009?

Yup, watching the world goes by at Kimochi, drinking red wine and eating Edamame.

Then, go Serangoon Garden and count down.....then 2010, I reached home and play with my Christmas Present....

a table lamp...

Last Day of 2009

2009-12-31T14:34:00.003+08:00

Looking back at 2009, it has not been really a good year. Economics downturn effects my sales, got a 50% pay cut and hopefully can revived back in 2010. Got myself in a messy relationship. Whatever the case, my resolution for 2010 is to be better than 2009.

My 2009 song....

Countdown to a new Year

2009-12-29T08:30:00.000+08:00

New Year, a new look..... You like?

The little Fountain

2009-12-28T17:28:00.007+08:00

See this pond or fountain. I have witness many children walking into it. I am amazed that such a little pond has the power to attract children over it.

Anger Management

2009-11-28T15:38:00.003+08:00

I guess I have to face up to myself and admit that I am short temper. I am so easily get affected and throw up my temper. Maybe I need a break, maybe I need professional help, maybe.... Whatever it is, I think I better do something about it before things get out of hand.

God bless me!

Im a non official Seragoonean

2009-11-19T11:53:00.003+08:00

Is official....I am officially non officially a Serangoonean.

I started in Katong, then move to Indus Road, then Choa Chu Kang, now Serangoon. Where next in Singapore I can stay?

Im no die hard dog lover, but this is outrageous

2009-08-05T23:01:00.005+08:00

Fifi

Little Fifi was born a pedigree mini pinscher and as the laws of probability go, should have led a life of luxury and comfort, pampered and loved by the people who have purchased her. But something went horribly wrong. Her owners were ignorant about the needs of dogs and had no inclination for her welfare at all.

They put her in a cabinet under the kitchen sink and there she spent her life for god knows how long, void of any true human contact and touch, totally terrified. How long those years must have been for her, it must have been hell on earth. How could anyone be so depraved is really beyond our comprehension and it was all one could do to control the impulse to just snatch her away to escape her tortured life when this was made known.

However with some persuasion, the owners eventually surrendered the dog, and so the world finally opened up for dear little Fifi. And it was such a traumatic experience for her. Having spent all her life in that cabinet, she was terrified of strangers, noises, new smells, and everything was foreign to her.

Her current owner recalled how she refused to come out of her box when she first arrived at her new home, and she would just hide in a corner cowering in fear.

But kind, gentle, and compassionate Peggy and her mum showered her with so much love, care and concern that a year down the road, little Fifi is the epitome of confidence.

Now she would bark to defend her home, but once she recognizes you to be a friend, she will settle down to welcome you into her warm and loving home. And she has grown emotionally to be a vain little dog, posing for photographs, and showing off her beautiful shiny coat!

At the same time, she has gentle giant Yuki for companionship and the 2 are so contented to be in the loving care of their wonderful family.

We are really glad that Fifi had the strength of character to shrug off her terrible past and to live for the present and the future, and we are really happy that there are people like the Chiam family who have made this world a better place. There is hope yet for the human race!

..................................adapt from Action for Singapore Dogs Website

So FUNNY

2009-08-02T11:41:00.000+08:00

LOL. Check this out....is so funny.

If I am Joey ......

2009-07-16T11:06:00.002+08:00

Remember somewhere in March, I posted "OMG I am Joey Tribbiani".

http://xiaoqiangtung.blogspot.com/2009/03/omg-i-am-joey-tribbiani.html

Imagine if I am in his role ......

Many Pictures speak tons of Words

2009-07-13T22:45:00.005+08:00

Affairs

2009-07-02T09:51:00.003+08:00

The 1st Affair
A married man was having an affair with his secretary. One day they went to her place and made love all afternoon. Exhausted, they fell asleep and woke up at 8 PM. The man hurriedly dressed and told his lover to take his shoes outside and rub them in the grass and dirt. He put on his shoes and drove home.

'Where have you been?' his wife demanded.

'I can't lie to you,' he replied, 'I'm having an affair with my secretary. We had sex all afternoon.' She looked down at his shoes and said: 'You lying bastard! You've been playing golf!'

The 2nd Affair
A middle-aged couple had two beautiful daughters but always talked about having a son. They decided to try one last time for the son they always wanted. The wife got pregnant and delivered a healthy baby boy.

The joyful father rushed to the nursery to see his new son. He was horrified at the ugliest child he had ever seen. He told his wife: 'There's no way I can be the father of this baby. Look at the two beautiful daughters I fathered! Have you been fooling around behind my back?'

The wife smiled sweetly and replied: 'Not this time!'

The 3rd Affair
A mortician was working late one night. He examined the body of Mr. Schwartz, about to be cremated, and made a startling discovery. Schwartz had the largest private part he had ever seen! 'I'm sorry Mr. Schwartz,' the mortician commented, 'I can't allow you to be cremated with such an impressive private part. It must be saved for posterity.' So, he removed it, stuffed it into his briefcase, and took it home

'I have something to show you won't believe,' he said to his wife, opening his briefcase. 'My God!' the wife exclaimed, 'Schwartz is dead!'

The 4th Affair
A woman was in bed with her lover when she heard her husband opening the front door. 'Hurry,' she said, 'stand in the corner.' She rubbed baby oil all over him, then dusted him with talcum powder. 'Don't move until I tell you,' she said, 'pretend you're a statue.'

'What's this?' the husband inquired as he entered the room.

'Oh it's a statue,' she replied, 'the Smiths bought one and I liked it so I got one for us, too.' No more was said, not even when they went to bed.

Around 2 AM the husband got up, went to the kitchen and returned with a sandwich and a beer. 'Here,' he said to the statue, have this. I stood like that for two days at the Smiths and nobody offered me a damned thing.'

The 5th Affair
Jake was dying. His wife sat at the bedside. He looked up and said weakly: 'I have something I must confess.' 'There's no need to, 'his wife replied. 'No,' he insisted,'I want to die in peace. I slept with your sister, your best friend, her best friend, and your mother!' 'I know,' she replied, 'now just rest and let the poison work.

It can only be Heineken

2009-06-25T16:25:00.001+08:00

You might have seen this on TV, but trust me is not just funny, is very true too.

and this also

Play Dead

2009-06-12T11:27:00.000+08:00

This is funny.

When the dog sees there isn't a treat yet, it goes back in the dead mode.Pretty funny.Great trick.

True or False 2 ?

2009-06-01T01:03:00.006+08:00

So do you think I am like that?

10月出生的寿星公, 属天秤座, 。10月出生的人有特殊的才能，能改革、重组及管理各种组织机构, 能将团队的向心力凝聚起来，他们知道如何在以团队为优先考量的前提下，显示自己的努力。因此虽然他总是循规蹈矩地做自己分内的工作，但是当与同僚及伙伴一起合作时，却能在人群中绽放光芒。

这10月出生的人非常清楚什么是权力，以及权力如何在社会上运作。他也精通理财，并且会设法利用与本身所属机构组织的共存关系来增进财富。因此，如果他担任执行的职务，多半能运用聪明的投资及储蓄策略来开源节流。

至于爱情运，10月出生的人恋爱大都不平静，也不平凡，具有激烈的情感和强而有力的支配欲。对恋人有时候表现得极为温柔体贴，可是一下子却又变得很残酷。有时候表现得很热情，有时候却又显得极为冷淡。因为今天的寿星对异性相当有魅力，因此就算他有点善变，还是非常的受欢迎。无论如何，要成为这一天寿星身边的女人，可要懂得随机应变，并且对他信任，才能够让感情更持久。

叛逆成性，而且坚信自己的价值观，完全不会顾虑到是否跟正统社会的那一套背道而驰。偏偏这样的个性，却不会招惹太多人的厌恶，因为天秤座始终有着平易近人的个性，而且非常喜欢结交朋友。

Singapore has confirmed its first case of Influenza A (H1N1).

2009-05-28T02:03:00.002+08:00

The patient, a 22—year—old Singapore Management University student, was in New York from May 14—24. She arrived back in Singapore from New York on SQ25 on 26 May at 6.30am. She was seated at Row 55.

Passengers who had travelled in the same flight and were seated in rows 52 to 58 are urged to call the hotline at 1800—333 9999 to enable the MOH to check on their health condition.

Singaporeans are reminded to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, for example,

So, everyone needs to be socially responsible. This means practising the above ....

What a Girl

2009-05-17T23:19:00.002+08:00

A friend sent me this video clip. Very interesting, but what the wordings show at the end of the video clip does not represent my views; but one thing I can say, "Ladies, try this out to your hubby/boyfriend" I am very interested to know what's their response.

Do you think you are sentimental?

2009-05-01T13:38:00.000+08:00

Watch this and find out...

Surprise, surprise

2009-04-16T02:33:00.007+08:00

This clip shows Susan Boyle in Britain Got Talent, amazing and surprising her audiences and judges with her song from Les Miserables, I dreamed a dream. Noticed how people gave that face when she mentioned she is 47 years old and her dream is to be like Elaine Page, a top British theatre performer; and the surprise looks when she opened her mouth to sing. Despite her bad hairdo, thick eye brown and fat, I just love it when you looked at the faces of the audiences and judges before and after she sang.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&feature=related

Well Done Susan, you are my idol.So the lesson from here is never judge a person so fast, because always believe in surprises. As for those who are looked down by people, always chose the path of surprising people that looks down on you. It was damn song when you look at those surprise faces. I respect and marvel you Susan Boyle. You are truely my idol.

True or False?

2009-04-15T12:31:00.003+08:00

So do you think I am like that?

10月出生的寿星公叛逆成性，而且坚信自己的价值观，完全不会顾虑到是否跟正统社会的那一套背道而驰。偏偏这样的个性，却不会招惹太多人的厌恶，因为天秤座始终有着平易近人的个性，而且非常喜欢结交朋友。

天秤座算是能够冷静谨慎思考，同时懂得看场合说话，并且在公开场合表现恰当的人。但这样的外表，其实是让人难以看清他那爱作对、爱抗议的挑剔天性。天秤座的人有时候不了解自己需要什么，而他的认知往往又和现实差距很大。不把自己的欲望当做一回事，却要把自己训练得将心里的渴望变得麻木。他坚称自己并不需要某些东西，但这很可能阻碍了他发展意志力的机会。

想象力丰富的他总是认为所有的事都可能实现，而活在幻想世界中。不过，这对他来说却是一种潜伏的危机。他可能因为沉浸在自满、自我陶醉中，以致缺乏实际的行动。这种缺乏积极主动的精神，甚至可能影响了他的职业生涯。他需要一些对世俗的渴望和野心，才能刺激他更有决断力，索求俗世中自己真正想要的东西。问题是，他有时候并不确定自己心里头真正的愿望是什么，太容易满足现状，以至迟迟不肯策划实际的行动方案。

Put Your Happiness at Someone else pain...Part 2

2009-04-13T09:33:00.002+08:00

If you guys remember what I put up for my feb blog, you should find this very similar. Another case of put your happiness at someone else pain. Enjoy and I still can't believe this.

You have to see this!!!!

2009-03-29T00:21:00.000+08:00

You have to listen to this....

He is good......

O.M.G...I just received a disturbing news

2009-03-23T11:30:00.005+08:00

I was doing this test of "which F.R.I.E.N.D.S character are you???" from facebook and guess what's the result?

OMG I am "Joey Tribbiani".

Facebook is kind enough to put this as comments "obsessed with food, you are a friend who always likes to stay with them like forever. you cannot live without your friends, amongst your friends you are the one to whom girls/guys are attracted to."

But we all know the true Tribbiani is "Joey is known for his simple-mindedness, trouble with understanding negative criticism of his acting, love of food, as well as his protectiveness of his friends. He is something of an idiot savant in matters of romance, which generated the popular catchphrase "How you doin'?" (his pickup line). He has also displayed practical common-sense, despite a lack of general knowledge. For example, while the other five friends sat around at Central Perk pondering why their bosses don't like them, it was Joey who pointed out "maybe it's because you're all sitting around here at 11.30 on a Wednesday."

Please tell me, is this a worrying result?

A decision can affects people around you.

2009-03-20T17:05:00.006+08:00

米雪爆当年遭成龙劈腿，第三者竟是邓丽君！她还说，成龙当年以情书名车攻势苦追长达8年，不料追到后却见异思迁，为了邓丽君和她断绝所有关系。随着成龙在影坛渐渐闯出一片天后，有了地位名气的他就开始发动攻势，主动追求米雪。他以大耍浪漫手法，包括用情书和价值10万港币（约2万新元）的名贵跑车公开向米雪示爱。苦追8年后，成龙终于赢得美人归，米雪被他打动，与他成为一对恋人。无奈，这段恋情无法地久天长, 最后导致成龙和米雪情变的，是他过后远赴好莱坞发展，成龙那次的出国遇见了邓丽君，就狠心与米雪彻底断绝关系，恋人变成陌生人。米雪经历情变后曾发誓终身不嫁。

日前，成龙接受《鲁豫有约》访问，解释了当年为何没有娶邓丽君，他以“时间不对”和“邓丽君太高贵”及“自己的兄弟不喜欢她”来回应。成龙更说，相反的，林凤娇能跟他的兄弟们相处的很好，所以最后他为了兄弟，只好舍弃邓丽君，娶了林凤娇。成龙回忆与邓丽君相恋的过程，无限感慨。当年两人一起在美国发展自己的事业，很自然的经常在一起，看电影、吃饭、拍照，非常开心，但成龙当时并不喜欢这样的生活，因为他有一大班兄弟要照顾。他透露，这一大班兄弟一直都陪伴在他身边，每天都会凑在一起吃饭，兄弟们讲话都是嘻嘻哈哈，爱乱开玩笑。邓丽君是一个比较高贵的女孩子，她喜欢安静，不喜欢太吵闹，和他的兄弟们就相处得不是很融洽. 至于林凤娇，却能和成龙的兄弟们相处得很好，兄弟们会跟成龙说：“邓丽君不好，林凤娇好，她一定是大嫂。” 就因为兄弟们的这句话，成龙最后舍弃了邓丽君，娶了林凤娇。

One man's decision affects 4 people life. So being a bit kaypo, it seems like Jackie still prefers 邓丽君 among the three. Whatever it is, some decision have to be make carefully.

When Engineers Own a Dog

2009-03-12T22:12:00.003+08:00

Wah.....This dog is so cute lor. What a smart dog.

爱有这么厉害?

2009-03-08T22:30:00.003+08:00

阿娇坦承与陈冠希5年感情，承认对他一见钟情，也是对自己影响最深的男朋友。阿娇在受访时透露，她早在入行前已认识陈冠希且一见钟情，两人在2000年开始恋爱，拖拉分合5年，她也不否认陈冠希是她男友当中最喜欢的一个。阿娇说她是因为不想失去陈冠希，才答应拍摄亲密照但此事一直令她惶恐，大家见她经常黑脸，其实是她害怕照片曝光所致。阿娇也透露，去年1月底，阿娇被告知其淫照在互联网上广泛流传后，她自言又惊慌又彷徨，而且十分渴望得到陈冠希的解释及安慰，故曾致电联络陈冠希求助，结果像张柏芝一样，未能跟陈冠希联络得上，她表示那一刻更感彷徨无助，不知所措。她也说，陈冠希从未亲自致电，对此事进行解释及道歉，令她一度感到相当迷茫。

爱有这么傻? ..... Sigh.....

My friend's kopi has been kidnapped....

2009-03-04T20:36:00.002+08:00

You never believed this. It is just amazing.

Today I went to have breakfast with my friend and one old man came to approach us asking for $5 for his meal. We shake our heads politely refusing to give him and guess what he did?

He took my friend's half drank coffee and drank it. And the best part is he drank that coffee in the speed of light. He, neither is superman nor flash and our stunned state were longer than he drinking that coffee. By the time we recovered, he was already 4m away from us, cursing and swearing which I guessed must be at us. My friend and I looked at each other and can't help but broke into laughter. What a day to start!

LOL !!!

男人不坏女人不爱

2009-03-03T23:17:00.000+08:00

陈冠希出席adidas Originals的60周年派对，在不下于10保安贴身保护下，走入人群，到派对的VVIP区。虽然现场灯光暗色，但陈冠希的出现还是成功吸引了在场人群的的注意。近距离面对陈冠希，两性不一的反应，并没有在吵闹的音乐声中被掩盖。
当中，有一群男“声”在陈冠希经过时，破口大骂“XXX！滚回去啦！”，接着又有人怒喊：“XXX！你这个人渣！滚回你的国家啦！”态度不只不屑，还添加很恶劣。
与此同时，另一批已经被帅气的陈冠希迷昏的跑趴女生高喊，不时还能听到“He’s hot!”、“他好帅！好可爱！”等兴奋的尖叫。

这就是所谓的 "男人不坏, 女人不爱"? LOL

Put your own Happiness at the expenses of others pain

2009-02-17T11:33:00.004+08:00

Once a friend of mine asked me why my posts are so negative no happiness. So it got me to think a bit...... is life that much of a happiness? So comes to think of it, actually whether one lives happily depends very much on himself. Even a very bad environment one can find happiness if one is satisfy with what they have and start to appreicate.

Of course there is always a "put your own happiness upon other's pain" directly or indirectly....

Here's something that I found it funny, amusing and another typical example of "put one's happiness upon other's pain"

In case you guys didn't know what actually happen, is just that she missed her flight.

Why Arr .... ?

2009-01-28T23:53:00.001+08:00

香港名模大恐慌！乐基儿等名模40多张闺房性感照网上流传，任人看！

"天王嫂”乐基儿一向大胆开放，自从她与黎明拍拖后，不断被揭曾拍过不少裸照，甚至公开私处文身，让黎明颇为尴尬。自此，她坦言日后会避忌，性感也会留限度。不过，最近乐基儿多张性感闺房照网上流传，让一心想“从良”的她破功；同样遭殃的包括名模LisaS.和陈沛嘉，就连走光照也照登不误，随即引发名模界大恐慌！

Sometimes we wonder why people like to do certain things that they know end of the day is going to hurt themselve or people around them. Is it for the thrill, because is a taboo, curiousity kills the cat or simply for fun? I guess human are like that; I remember when I was a child then, my mum would tell me not to do this and that but somehow I always end up doing what she told me not to do.

Take another example, a few years ago I done up an excel spreadsheet and playfully I put a comment "Do not click on this" and hyberlink it to another sheet of the same filename, which I typed " I told you not to click on it and you still click". I distribute this file to my colleagues and 80% of them actually click on it.

I guess people are adventurous, they like to explore the taboo and if first time succeed they will try it the second time and third and slowly it will become a habit. At first, the guilt will haunt them, but after a while it will go away as guilt don't mixed well with habit, and soon guilt is forgotten. People will only remember the guilt when they got burned by the fire they played with. When things are exposed, how many tears, guilt and regret followed.

So why do people still want to do things that they know they going to regret for the sake of thrill?

乱发脾气

2009-01-15T22:52:00.000+08:00

吴彦祖和女友Lisa 难得双双拍拖游车河，怎料却在马路上和别辆车发生误会，一向性格火爆冲动的吴彦祖和Lisa S.竟向司机做出不文手势，令司机及乘客感到受辱，虽然吴彦祖已经现场道歉，不过却被指没诚意。
梁先生表示由于该马路其中一条路线正封闭，而梁先生的车则在另一条车道向前慢驶，吴彦祖的汽车准备切线驶过梁先生那条线，结果两人就发生误会，之后吴彦祖还向他比不文手势，而Lisa S.也做出反V手势。
梁先生强调并非因为他是吴彦祖才投诉，而是因他们做出恶劣行为，而且道歉也没有诚意，所以才拍照记录他和女友的不当举动。彦祖则透过助手回应：“是有发生这件事，现场我看对方不肯让其他车过，其实平时我不会乱发脾气，不过当时我真的很生气，我之后都和对方说对不起。”

People sometimes get angry because they are hot-tempered or simply they are piss off at that time. I think is still ok to get angry but just don't overcook, getting too hot such example like saying hurtful things out from the mouth in anger or beating up people. The worst is regretting because things done are done, it can never be reverse as nothing has happened.

Anger management is important as it is not only bad for one health and also hurtful to others, as well as it bring out in you of who you are. A bad-tempered person, a person that cannot think straight, a person that cannot have a indepth conversation, a lonely person because end of the day nobody will like to be with this person.

As I wrote this blog, suddenly I have a urge for green tea.

责任或借口 ?

2009-01-13T23:09:00.012+08:00

郑少秋的19岁女儿郑咏恩日前自拍一组比基尼与19位不同国籍男性朋友亲密照，贴在博客被刊出，郑少秋被问到对此事感想时，四两拨千金表示：“不过是泳装照嘛，这有什么？快20岁的女孩不用管太多，最重要是人要漂亮。”

超爱自拍欲照的郑咏恩，私生活过得十分香艳刺激，极尽放浪张狂，自拍照的背景由街头、夜店、沙滩到公厕应有尽有，场合有万圣派对、制服派对等，显然郑咏恩是以读书为名，夜夜玩趴，而且最爱跟男生玩“喇舌”，咬唇湿吻、火辣挑逗，自拍照的“男主角”各色人种都有，总共是19人。

Right or wrong, is not for me to comment; but I think nowaday people are too adventurous. They like to do thing out of the normal way, for fun or a form of satisfaction or being rebellous or others? Of course people can do what they like, but are they being responsible to the people around them, especially to those that love them? The very worst thing that can happen is when excuses are make to cover up so that one can feel better, like an ostriche that bury his head in the sand when met with danger, basically when it is a feel good factor, refusing to face it.

為何不否認?

2009-01-11T23:59:00.003+08:00

阿Ken頂著紐約Lee Strasberg戲劇學院高學歷，闖蕩演藝圈，都常以「碩士生」稱呼他。但讀者爆料，稱他根本無碩士文憑，紐約Lee Strasberg戲劇學院課程只結業無畢業，質疑他學歷造假！

阿Ken表示："我從沒講過我是碩士生，也從不在我學歷上做文章。" 他坦承沒碩士文憑，但確有在紐約進修期滿結業。被人以碩士生介紹時，為何不否認？

因是玩笑話，他才沒即時澄清.

Sometimes rumors or statements make by others could be untrue but because is fun, feel good, one will not rebuked them; but yet these statements could be easily believed by people not close to you and thus when they found out is the opposite they felt stupid and like a fool. The worst is that they felt cheated and would asked why you never clarified at the first place. One will feel is there such a need, is just a joke.

But human at times are so funny, when good rumors are spread, mostly will choose to keep quiet; but when bad rumors are spread, they will go all out to stop it. It seems like honesty is selective.

A friend of mine always like to make others look like a fool by jokingly saying something "bad" about them and when rebuted he always say, "is just a joke". So does people that listen treats it as a joke or believing every word he say.

笑話讲多会当真.....

海灘調情的畫面曝光

2009-01-07T23:28:00.007+08:00

More than 80 pictures of China's top actress Zhang Ziyi sunbathing topless and frolicking on a beach were taken by a Los Angeles-based paparazzi agency. It showed Zhang on the Caribbean island of St Barts with her fiance, Israeli investor Vivi Nevo, taking off her red bikini and lying face down with her buttocks exposed.

It caused some negative comments from the netizens saying "胸部比未婚夫還小"、"肚子比胸部大，身材扁平如男子", etc.

One has to wonder why people at times say or do things which can hurt people; is it out of jeolousy, out of hatred or simply out of nothing to do as in too much free times. In Zhang's case, she has worked hard to be reputable famous, earned much money, has a rich boyfriend, and end of the day, to me, she has won regardless of how people atacked her over these things.

Another funny thing that we can note is that all these comments make by others, who are them to comment or judge. Are they better, have they show that they are better or simply they think they are better? Better are not what you think is what you do to earn it. It is so easy to think we are better than others, but like Zhang's, the best prove is the results written in the reportcard.

Anyway, Zhang has won another round as her boyfriend Vivi Nevo, has announced marrying Zhang's in 2009.

王子和公主真的從此幸福快樂了嗎？

2009-01-06T22:08:00.005+08:00

Vivian Chow is getting married to Joe Nieh after the scandle between Joe and a girl, Miffty Zhang, was exposed on tabloids when they were caught in passionate kisses at a nightspot and created a drama for Joe's relationship with Vivian. However, both Vivian and Joe announced their break up four days after the photos were published. Then, on Dec 18, Joe surprise the public by announcing that he has successfully proposed to Vivian.

What is Vivian thinking, many may asked, at least I asked. It was not the first time Joe has been happily having affairs outside while leaving the poor Vivian at home in the dark. Of course one may asked why am I so work out over this, well that's because Vivian is my goddness since childhood. You can imagine during my era, how many Vivian's photos were pasted onto soliders' cupboard or homes of many. My Vivian.....

It was no secrets that Joe was a Casanova, with many affairs being exposed and Vivian quick to forgive. Are wrongs easily forgot when forgiveness comes easy? Do people learned from their mistakes since seeking for forgiveness means one has done something wrong? I guessed quick and easy forgiveness can be tempting for one to be put the wrongdoings behind our mind. I remembered when younger I attended Sunday school, I was taught "Forgive and Forget" and I guess the meaning was seek for forgiveness and then forget that this thing happened, because end of the day nobody likes to be reminded that once they did wrong.

But again, who is one to judge about the matter of heart, is always 一个愿打一个愿挨, a matter between two parties. If she has chosen that road, then she has to bear that responsibility.

好人好报

2009-01-05T22:23:00.000+08:00

Little Nonya has come to a close. It was no surprise that this show was a hit and the talk of the town as I myself was also captivated by it. The only thing I don't understand is why people is talking about Yueniang whereas I personally is attracted to Yuzhu played by Joanne Peh.

Personally I find that Joanne played well with the role of Yuzhu, much better than Jeanette Aw. The only thing that people talked about Joanne is the fate of Yuzhu. I have read and heard of people saying " 好人没好报" or is it the case?

Maybe being a Libra and a rat, I am highly sensitive and observant to people around me, I only agreed to half of this statement of "好人没好报" because 好人 not neccessary must have 好报, but 做坏事人 definately will meet with something one day. There's an old saying "人在做, 天在看" is another motto in my life; which I translate as what you do, people and your heart is watching. One can take no regards of people around them, but can one take no regards to what their heart tell them?

Welcoming 2009...

2009-01-04T17:12:00.004+08:00

I didnt't expect to welcome 2009 with a heavy heart as less than 1 week of 2009, I seem to have many issues waiting for me to resolve in front of me. If all these things are not handle properly, easily they could turn into crisis.

At the same time, like all beginning of the year, I am excited as I have my plans, goals (note that they are not resolutions), things to do, things to buy, etc that I want to see it happen in my 2009.

To kick off my 2009, I will always remember my new motto and personal inspiration in life

"What I regret now is that I didn't make an effort to do it then, what I want see in future is to make an effort now"

天秤座终极完美分析 - Is this me?

2008-12-14T11:02:00.002+08:00

优雅的天平在灯红酒绿中微笑转身，顾盼神采，洒脱如同水中的鱼。他们与红酒，水晶杯，晚礼服，钢琴曲是那么的相得益彰，漫不经意的吸引着公众的眼光……
几乎所有人都有这样一种印象：
天平座的人善意、可亲，爱交朋友。于是大家也由此认为天平是群居生物，必然是害怕独处，喜欢热闹的。
但，事实并不是表面看来那样简单。
的确，天平是个和平使者。在公众场合可以很好地调节气氛使之均衡。气氛热烈时，他们会沉静的压住阵脚；气氛冷凝时，他们会运用不着痕迹的轻松幽默化解坚冰。总之他们不会随波逐流去助长气氛的冷热，而是像用天平称量物品一样，加减砝码，使之维持水平状态。
而他们在做这种加减的时候，动作是优雅的，态度是和悦的，看起来漫不经心不动声色。实际上，他们是很有心计的人，尽管众口难调，也可以找到一种万全的方式来使全局和谐起来。
但是这并不是说他们喜欢主宰，只是因为他们看不得失衡，那会使他们如坐针毡。
因此，尽管慵懒的天平座讨厌麻烦，讨厌得要命，他们还是会不由自主地担负起调节的责任。也许正因如此，使得天平在公众场合从未放松过自己。性格使他们承担了不必要的责任，无可推卸。
他们不吝惜金钱，却吝惜自由的时间和安静的休闲时光。像所有风向星座一样，他们喜欢自由，喜欢像风一样谁也捉不住他。他们喜欢自在独立的空间。
'我懒得……'
这是天平座的口头语。他们懒得出门，懒得聚会，懒得应酬……所以他们并不是很喜欢参加party。倒是宁愿呆在家里上网，看书，画画。他们自身是均衡的，一个人的均衡总比一群人的均衡来的容易。所以他们喜欢独处。
通常，天平座的人会给人一见如故的感觉，因为他们有着温婉的微笑和优雅的举止。对初次见面的人，天平座往往表现出自己最讨人喜欢的一面：善解人意，大方，诚恳，健谈。但是这种热情劲儿不会长久。冷漠何时到来取决于你与他交往的频率。你越是粘得紧，他就冷得越快。因为他们喜欢'君子之交清淡如水'。不是他们不喜欢同伴，而是他们和人交往更多地关注了对方的情绪，总想着照顾对方心情，不要发生冲突，所以感觉像是在工作一样，无法真正的放松。
较之对宫白羊座，天平是另一种独立的个体。白羊是一种外在的独立，内心是热的；天平则是表面看似亲和力很强，内心却是任谁也无法融入的。天平的冷静，连他们自己也觉得惊讶。'我居然如此冷漠！太不可思议了……'他们审视自己的时候，感觉有点陌生。那是因为他们把内心世界掩饰得连自己都骗过了。
他们控制情绪的能力太强了。最亲近的人会感觉到，天平给人不露声色的隔离感，有时会被埋怨'太冷静了，我都不知道你在想什么！'
可是他们不是故意要隐瞒什么，只是出于本能。一个连自己都骗过了的人，你还能要求他对你坦白什么？
他们不喜欢歇斯底里，不喜欢痛哭失声，不喜欢安慰别人也不怎么喜欢被安慰。因为他们懂得，谁也无法真正理解另一个人。
天平，其实是很独立的一个星座。他们在霓虹灯影里微笑，在灯火阑珊处寂寞。他们叫你懂得：孤独的最高境界是繁华。

King of Cock of all Cocks

2008-11-12T22:07:00.002+08:00

Nobody will believe what a November I have and it's not even half yet.

Can you recall how times you comment how stupid a person can be, well you can add me to that list of people you called stupid. Sigh...

Case Study 1
My sis bought me a Samsung hp (envy leh) and excitedly I opened up the box to take out the hp and charger to charge up. After 4 hours I decided to on the hp but only to find that I can't. I thought to myself maybe I need to put in the SIM card before I can on it (first sign of stupidity) and as I opened up the hp cover only did I realised I didn't put in the battery.

And the best part is when I opened the box to take out the hp and charger, I did find a battery inside the box and at that time I was telling myself "Wow...nowaday they come with second battery".

Case Study 2
I was at an event organised by my supplier. I was looking around for the supplier account manager when I stepped into the hall where the buffet table was. Being me, I went over to take a glance of what food was there before the search for the account manager continued. When I turned around away from the buffet table I saw the other side also have another buffet table and again being me I wanted to move over to take a glance at the food. However, there was a mini wall partitioning between me and that table and so I have to look for an entrance to the other side. I walked up and down but still can't locate the entrance and I kept staring at that table only at a later stage to realise in front of me was my own reflection. There was no second buffet table, it was a mirror. Thank God, there is a mini wall if not I would have banged myself into the mirror.

Case Study 3
My office door is equiped with card access security system and so when I need to access in/out of my office I would need to flash my card holder (with my access card inside) in front of the card reader which is just beside my office door.

It must be a very tired day for me that day. As I reached the door, I took out my card holder and flashed it beside the door but the door didn't open, I flashed the second and third time but it still didn't open. Frustrated I lifted up my head (yes I was tired and so I have head down) only to realise it was my house door.

KNN!!!

My 2008 Birthday

2008-11-03T23:16:00.010+08:00

I am really thankful for this birthday as many of my friends came and celebrate with me. I had a very very wonderful time. Thanks to all my friends that helped to organise and attended.

There is lot's more photo that I can't possible shown here. You can refer to my facebook or follow these links to view them.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=43539&l=b9769&id=780897770
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=43548&l=e0170&id=780897770

A very thanks you very much.

MSN Display Name and Personal Message

2008-09-05T10:45:00.010+08:00

I think MSN is no stranger to anyone, but the display name and personal message that people put up at times can be so "philosophy". They are filled with great substances and when you looked deep into them, they seems like saying of great philosopher.

I guess one of the reason why MSN is so popular because people can put up their thoughts and feelings in just a few words for others to read or know about their thoughts.

So here the top ten list that I extract out

10. "Only thing you can control is your own emotion"

9. "Happiness is do what you want"

8. "Forgiving is the gift within"

7. "Life is not measure by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breaths away"

6. "Pain is only tempory but success is forever"

5. "environment and friend mould you into the type of person you are"

4. "The greatest challenge in life is to find someone who knows all your flaws, differences and mistakes and still see the best in you"

3. "太多的揣測很不好，自作聰明加油添醋只會偏離真相"

2. "Life is like a coin, you can spend it any way you choose but you can only spend it once"

and personally I find this the best, and today number 1 is

1. "Not sure what mooncakes to buy for your family? No worries, give me a ring and I will help you decide"

Singapore Win Silver for Table Tennis Woman Group

2008-08-18T12:20:00.004+08:00

Yesterday was a big day for Singapore because Singapore is playing with China over the Beijing 2008 Olympics table tennis woman team gold medal. It was so big that even Lee Hsien Loong has to give way for his National Day Rally.

I was equally excited; how often do we have Singapore getting in to a final of a International sports event. So when a friend of mine "jio" (invited) me to watch together at a coffee shop over some beer, I agreed.

We were late for the game but facing China, the champion of table tennis, we have guessed that the score should be 3-0. If Singapore can win 1 set, it would be good. However, the result was just as we expected, 3-0.

In the coffee shop, there were actually two groups of supporters, the Singaporean customers and the China chinese coffee shop assistants. Thank God there were no fight; but the cheers from two groups did make the environment more exciting.

Anyway, congrates on Singapore winning a silver medal and the players for getting their money bonuses; I just wondered whether Lee Hsien Loong will celebrate with the whole nation by declaring a month or two off our Service and Conservancy Charges.

Then what I called the whole nation celebrates.

Wake Up

2008-08-07T10:33:00.004+08:00

When you wake up not feeling well, you feel sick
When you wake up having a hangover, you feel disgusted
When you wake up late, you feel panic
When you wake up not enough sleep, you feel frustrated
When you wake up after a nightmare, you feel scared
When you wake up after a wet dream, you feel shy
When you wake up with your loved one next to you, you feel happy
When you wake up with someone you don't know beside you, you feel regret
When you wake up after you bang your head on the wall, you feel stupid
When you wake up thinking of your work, you feel troubled
When you wake up tomorrow, be glad and feel happy because you are the one and only you. That's no other you.

by the one and only me and that's me....Ah Tung.

Heaven has Cockroaches?

2008-08-02T13:41:00.012+08:00

Yesterday I was having lunch with 2 of my friends and we brought up an interesting topic that is "Heaven got cockroaches?"

Below are the discussers and part of their conversations :-

KNS (Kim Not Small)...... CPF (Cindy Pretty Foo) ...SHE (Super Handsome Edmund)

SHE : You think heaven got cockroach or not? I think have since people died will go heaven or hell, I think cockroach also the same.

KNS : People will go heaven only if they have merits, cockroach got what merits?

CPF : Cockroach got merits, they eat what we don't want to eat, the left overs.

SHE : Like that also merits? Then those cockroach that scared us will go hell?

KNS : Then those that we killed will go heaven lor. I once stepped on a cockroach because I was pek chay and I went home feeling so bad.

CPF : Then next time you go heaven and manage to see the cockroach, it will remind you that you are the one that killed him.

So what do you think? Heaven got cockroaches? So next time before you kill a cockroach you must be prepare to face him in heaven.

My favourite Movies

2008-07-23T10:26:00.003+08:00

Hmmm.....I'm not a movie critics but I grade myself as someone with high standard when watching movies.

So that day after watching "Red Cliff", my friend asked me for comments about the show, I told him I expected more as I find it to be abit draggy especially on the Xiao Qiao (but what to do, the show illustrate Cao Cao going to war for her). I expected more on the strategising of the battle and a more focus between the relationship of Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu.

So my friend told me if I can find faults in this movie, then what movie am I using it as a comparison and what's my favourite movie? Errr..... so I told him my favourite movie is "Scary Movie 3" and I think he nearly fell off the chair when he heard that.

So what's wrong with that as my favourite movie?
Must a favourite movie have big casts, great script, touching moments, millions of dollars investment or a amazing effects?
I love "Scary Movie 3" because up to now, even though I watched it for more than 20 times, I love it and it never failed to bring me laughter when I'm down.

So my favourite movie is still "Scary Movie 3".
Here's one of my favourite scene in Scary Movie 3, hope you enjoy like I did.

What a Monday!

2008-07-14T12:00:00.003+08:00

Today is a frustrated day for me.

I woke up late (suppose to wake up at 7am but I woke up at 730am); the bus service number 8 that I took broke down half way causing me to be late; the customer that I supposed to call to close the deal seem have disappear in the thin air and worst my toothache came back.

What a day!

So here I have something to bring a smile back to my face.

Eating Habits

2008-07-08T10:03:00.002+08:00

Recently I have been doing some reading regarding health; not that I am in bad shape but when a man gets on with age; some things just have to take care.

1. If you take too sweet, it adds on to your weight. So less soft drink, less fruit juice.
2. If you take too salty, it retains water. So will make you think you are a water tank.
3. If you take too much herbal drink, is too "liang", not good for guys; if you know what I mean.
4. A mug of beer is equal to half an hour of jogging.

So if you wants to live healthy, you have to balance your diet.
So if you want to balance your diet, you have to be cautious in what you eat.
So if you are cautious in what you eat, then you might not enjoy what you eat.
So if you might not enjoy what you eat, then you are a cow.
Because a cow eats to survive, human eats to enjoy.

Pictures Speak a Thousand Words

2008-06-29T22:43:00.004+08:00

I guess I'm a bit or toooo lazy to complete my thired and fourth dayin Australia so I let the pictures speak.

At Penguin Island

2 birds caught humping at Penguin Island

Me at our 2nd "hotel", a B&B (bed and breakfast)

Deep down in earth

Wonderful treat

Our vehicle for the past 4 days

A Small Thought

2008-06-19T11:25:00.000+08:00

Recently I died down on my blog again, especially my last 2 days in Australia.

I think I really have to give up on myself given my discipline on this.

Recently, I have been facing some flash back on my life, after all I’m coming to my mid but thank God is gracious to give me a 28/9 look (what more can I ask for).

I think my life has been rather adventurous and rebellious; if you will to ask me if times will to go back….I definitely will tell you there’s something I don’t regret doing but there’s something I would avoid or work harder towards to. I think I will definitely spend more times with my family because they deserve better and I think I should think for myself a little bit more.

Human in nature are pretty funny; at least apply to my circle of friends. It always about pride, over-confident, self-pity, jealousy, giving in, fighting for own rights; stepping on others; at least that’s the few things I saw bringing them down. So, why can’t human just be a bit simpler? A question I don’t think I can answer because I’m a complicated person myself. Haha.

As time goes by, slowly, slowly, I am starting to lose things around me; I guessed is time I have to learn to accept it.

What I regret now is that I didn't make an effort to do it then, what I want see in future is to make an effort now.

Australia Day 2

2008-05-21T09:46:00.003+08:00

Day 2 was a bit relax compared to the first day.

We woke up rather early compared to day 1; prepared ourselve to go for a proper breakfast at their cafe. As expected, bread butter cheese and egg for breakfast; kinda of missed chee cheong fun for my second day in Australia.

After breakfast, we went to visit their "dry" market and very fast it was lunch time. My sis and bro-in-law took us to a famous local fish and chip where we feast ourselve once again to the seafood and drank lots of beers. What a sinful day for my stomach.

Then, off we went to their local shopping centers where my three other members enjoying themselve while I trained my arms with the things they bought by carrying for them.

And let me emphazie again, very fast it was dinner time; but thank God, we missed our dinner during then and went to visit the.........Freston Prison, say to be the third most haunted place in Australia. Well, I didn't see any ghost though we hear lots of stories from the guide but you have to appreicate the effects and events laid out to scare us. It was a fun and enriching trip.

By then, finally we have a taste of what is hungry and off we went for dinner and by then it was late and tired for my mum where we decided to head back to our apartment not forgetting the drive back is an hour plus.

Australia Day 1

2008-05-15T10:47:00.009+08:00

We were supposed to wait up early for our day one, but besided my mum, we all wake up late and so we had to skip our breakfast but have early lunch instead. Poor mum, but I guessed is slept late coz by the time we arrived at our apartment is like 2 or 3 am.

Our first stop was Swan Valley, kinda of like our Choa Chu Kang Farm except is much much much much much bigger; more like a town with many indivivual shops. We suppose to go to a vineyard that makes their own wine to have lunch but they only opened on weekends so we end up going round and round to find a good eating place. Finally we settled down at one nice place with lake and swans recommended by a nice and helpful lady (another warmth).

My sis and bro-in-law bought a lot of staffs, wines, tibets, nuts, honey, etc as we toured round Swan Vallry. Later we went over to their wildlife park where we get to see lots of wildlife creatures from kolar bear to kanagroos to wallabi, etc.

Then after that we headed back town for dinner and to their casino, but none of us will in a mood to play so we just hanged around before we headed back to our apartment. By the way, it was so quiet in town after 5pm, so quiet, so not use to it. Despite that we have a great and tiring day, so have to charge up for the next day.

my lunch, ang mo hui fan

me and wallabi

me and kolar

kanagroo w/o me coz afraid he box me

Do you know that kolar bear only eat leaves and they don't drink at all and they spent most of their time sleeping?

Do you know why?

Australia Day 0 - First Night

2008-05-11T14:16:00.004+08:00

I have a chance to visit Australia with my family last week. It was my first time in this wonderful country. My destination was Perth.

The weather was slightly cooler than air-con so I was still able to take it.

We reached the night before and went to this apartment Mont Clare. There's is no reception working there at night so how we get in? The key was put in a safety box outside the apartment and the key code to this safety box was email to us before our trip. Cool or I being sua ku?

The first night was quite warm though the weather was cool. Why warm? Coz upon landing and waiting in queue for the taxi, this Australian couple started a chat with us telling us the do's and don'ts in the country; places of interest that we should go; upon getting into the cab, the cab lady in her ealriy 50s was also telling us the do's and don'ts; and upon arriving at the apartment, initially we have some problem with the safety box, a middle-age Australian came to us ad tried help us. So I felt a bit of warmth already on the first night.

The place where we stayed for the next 3 days

Resolutions and Goals

2008-04-20T14:20:00.006+08:00

I know I have disappear from my blog for quite awhile; reason.....lazy. So, I'm back but then the golden question is for how long?

Recently I have some thoughts. What I have acheived for the past 30 odd years?

Come to think of it, nothing much, so sad. I remember every year I make resolutions but by the end of the year, I can't even remember those resolutions; and half of them are repeated resolutions for the past many years. So, I decided not to make any resolutions but goals. What's the difference?

Resolutions are somethings you are determine to do; goals are results or achievements that you work hard for. If i'm wrong, don't blame me, i checked the dictionary before I type in. So I think goals are easier to measure and achieve whereas resolutions are a course of actions.

This photo has nothing do to with the topic, just feel like putting it down.

2008....So many things....

2008-02-07T12:06:00.000+08:00

It has been so long but I guess I was plain lazy this time.

From my last blog till now so many exciting things have happened.

Dec 07

My best friends’ Wedding

Christmas, New Year, lots of birthdays

And of course now Chinese New Year.

So to everybody out there, have a very very prosperous and healthy Chinese Rat Year.

Looking back

2007-11-08T11:41:00.000+08:00

It has been 1 month plus since my last input.

Busy? Nah!
Lazy? Nah!
Nothing to write? Think so.

Anyway, since my last input I have change to a new job, celebrate my birthday, got a mount for my character in WOW.

Looking back, besides getting old, come to think of it I really didn’t achieve much.

However I think overall I grew both in size, (horizontally of course) and spiritually (understanding wise words from books and surprisingly tv drama serial).

Life is actually simple but we just choose to complicate things. Our minds are simple but our hearts choose to complicate things.

Sometimes when I looked at Maomao and Nino, I find comfort in them because the only thing they ever complicate is the kitchen. Sweet, cute and simple. Maybe that’s the sort of girlfriend I need, minus off the complication in the kitchen.

Mao mao and Nino

My birthday. Pictures couresty from Miss Jarol Tan (without her permission)

重回社会的日子第一章

2007-09-25T23:59:00.000+08:00

I have not written my blog for nearly one month. It was an emotionally draining month. I have to struggle with the decision of whether to give up my stall to return to the corporate world and also facing some others tiring issues.

Finally as I wrote this blog, a decision has been make and a new road now lies in front of me. I have quit my hawker life and found a job in doing wireless products sales. Today is my second day of work. First day as usual is just reading and understanding of the company and products. Today I hoped to achieve more.

My immediate superior, a sales manager, looks a lot like the Taiwanese actor 小马 and the other sales manager speaks like he has swallow a bose speaker, loud and clear. Overall I do hope my stay will be fruitful and enjoyable.

As I end this blog, allow me to share some inner thoughts:

1. 100% trust is to be 100% earn; if people only earn 90% then give them only 90%;
2. Expectation should always be a minus. If you think you have done something 100% then expect only 50% things to happen; but if you done nothing then expect negative 50%. In short, don’t expect; if you must expect then don’t expect until you have inspect.

In conclusion

披回战袍，拿起武器，，
重回战场，举起双手，
高唱战歌，我已重返。

这次的归来会带来胜利的结局吗？
敬请收看 “重回社会的日子第二章“

Decision

2007-08-26T20:50:00.000+08:00

In life, there's many things you need to make decision. Some you make out of emotion, while others with careful planning. Some are purposely mislead by others while others based on advises that can be good or bad. So what makes a good decision?

"Once you make a decision, you must stick to it; but up until that point make it clear that you'll entertain changing your mind even on subjects that seem cut and dried." - Rudolph W. Giuliani

Decision can be based on selfish means; it can also based on looking after others; but utlimately it has to be for the good of the big picture. Whatever the decision one makes, just ask oneself, is it of selfish means, can you live with your head high, can you sleep with a peaceful concious, can you died with no regrets?

Life is full of decisions, one decision can turn your life upside down or it can give you a bed of roses. So what is your decision?

MIA....

2007-08-04T14:20:00.000+08:00

I was not able to update my blog recently coz I have problem accessing to the internet. Now I know how important internet is when I’m left without accessing; is like living in stone age.

Anyway what happen these 2 weeks?

1. Tei Ku came and checked us up…..
2. Shrek’s virus has passed on to me as I’m ever sleepy….
3. Got cut twice while preparing food…yet to master 人刀合一
4. Launch of my new product…..盅仔饭
5. Change of auntie again...
6. More friends came and visit me….for the first time. Thanks

Anyway time flies first, is time for me to end today’s blog. I will try and update more regularly whenever I can.