Of Ang Baos, CNY gathering and bestie

Wendy and I went Clara's and Mun's pad for Chinese New Year gathering on CNY Day 2. It was the 1st time we held our CNY gathering at their place.

Had lotsa food and booze and not forgetting several rounds of gambling. Mark, Sandy and Mun's friends came over as well. It was a pity that Rachel could not join us as she was in Korea with her family.

For the 1st 2 days of CNY I had received several Ang Baos. However, nothing beats the one given to me by Clara, apart from the ones my parents gave me. Her Ang Bao bore sooo much significance to me, having almost the same weightage as what my parents gave me. I was very happy as this signified that my bestie had indeed grown up and was sharing her happiness and blessings with me. Thanks bestie :) Hope I would be able to receive Wendy's and Rachel's Ang Baos soon as I wished they could have a blissful life, settling down with someone they loved, just like Mun and Clara :)

Thanks bestie and Mun, for being such great hosts yesterday \(^0^)/

Picking myself up from the place I fell... a year ago

Time flies... Last year on CNY Day1 I was at St James and yes I was back again at the same place on CNY Day1 this year.

The only difference was that I fell terribly last year.... real terrible fall... This year, I made the decision to go back to the same place that I fell.... to pick myself up.... to face the heartbreaking past... Don't get me wrong... I have no longer let that person mess up my life... just that I wanted to be very sure I had totally gotten over the whole incident...

Surprisingly, there was a surrealistic feeling... everything seemed like a dream.... The past did not even seemed to have occurred at all.... hmm....Just when I was still in my dream-like state, the familiar song was played... after such a long long time, I finally managed to actually enjoy that song.... it was nice.... really... no more heartaches... prolly just disappointment that things did not work out eventually...

Nevertheless, it really felt great to pick yourself up from the place you fell... WAY TO GO STAN! :)

Ang Baos

In a few days time, it will be Chinese New Year. Aroma of Bak Kwa (BBQ pork) in the air, seas of red everywhere, Mandarin oranges all over, screaming kids running around, boisterous people involved in their self-made gambling dens and songs of Chinese New Year blasting your ears.

Did I miss out the most iconic item of Chinese New Year - Ang Baos? Nope, as I intend to share my observation of Ang Baos in this entry.

Traditionally, Ang Baos were given out by the elders as well as married couples to the kids and the singles. This gesture symbolised good luck to both the giver and the recipient. Over the years, this traditional had somewhat warped. People of present time place more emphasis on the monetary aspect and forget about the symbolic reason behind the gesture of giving out Ang Baos. Those who receive Ang Baos tend to judge the giver by the amount they put in the Ang Baos while on the other hand, the givers are often very "cautious" about the amount they give to the recipients.

Many of my friends and colleagues are married (YES I know I'm old...) and during the Chinese New Year period, it is inevitable that the subject of giving out Ang Baos would be surfaced. A very quick count of the number of married friends and colleagues whom I had casually asked if they would be giving out Ang Baos and ALL gave similar replies. "Oh we are newly married", "we are still young", "Wait for a few more years then give lor" etc etc.

I am really puzzled by their replies. Giving out Ang Baos means good luck and able to give out Ang Baos is actually a blessing. I can't understand why there is so much "resistance" in giving out Ang Baos. Are you peeps still living in denial that you are single by not giving out Ang Baos? Are you peeps sooo poor that you can't even afford a $2 note? Are you peeps embarassed that you are giving out Ang Baos? I don't really care how much you are giving me but what matters most is the sharing of good luck and blessings with one another.

Sigh...what's the world becoming to.....

Pussy and Bird

Hey peeps, pussies really love birds!! and ITS A FACT *giggle*

AND pussies like to play with birds *giggle giggle*

Anyway, I never been a pussy person, as you all know right... *giggle*

Read this report : http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=52406

Damn That Bitch!!!!

Mood : Angry, Irritated, Disgusted, etc etc etc (too many negative feelings to be listed down)

Subject : Uber Bitch P*tr*ci*

Place : Office

Message : Damn you $#$*(&)&%$@##$^& BITCH!!! You are disgusting as a cockroach and fugly to the extend that you family will be ashamed to even look at you!!! Tell me bitch, are you that stupid and moronic that you don't even know the whole world HATEs you to the core?! Or in actual fact your EQ sucks to the MAX!! Could you just EVAPORATE and get out of my sight?! Even if I feed your CARCASS (YES SHE IS AN ANIMAL!!!) to the dogs, they might prolly die from food-poisoning!!!

Why on Earth did you exist in the 1st place????!!!

Nice songs

Currently I'm hooked to these 2 songs. Hope you like them too :)

梁静茹 - 会呼吸的痛

在东京铁塔 第一次眺望
看灯火模仿 坠落的星光我
终於到达 但却更悲伤
一个人完成 我们的梦想
你总说 时间还很多 你可以等我
以前我不懂得 未必明天 就有以后
想念是会呼吸的痛
它活在我身上所有角落
哼你爱的歌会痛
看你的信会痛
连沉默也痛
遗憾是会呼吸的痛
它流在血液中来回滚动
后悔不贴心会痛
恨不懂你会痛
想见不能见最痛
没看你脸上 张扬过哀伤
那是种多么 寂寞的倔强
你拆了城墙 让我去流浪
在原地等我 把自己捆绑
你没说 你也会软弱 需要依赖我
我就装不晓得 自由移动 自我地过
想念是会呼吸的痛
它活在我身上所有角落
哼你爱的歌会痛
看你的信会痛
连沉默也痛
遗憾是会呼吸的痛
它流在血液中来回滚动
后悔不贴心会痛
恨不懂你会痛
想见不能见最痛
我发誓不再说谎了
多爱你就会抱你多紧的
我的微笑都假了
灵魂像飘浮着
你在就好了
我发誓不让你等候
陪你做想做的无论什么
我越来越像贝壳
怕心被人触碰
你回来那就好了
能重来那就好了


James Blunt - Tears And Rain

How I wish I could surrender my soul;
Shed the clothes that become my skin;
See the liar that burns within my needing.
How I wish I'd chosen darkness from cold.
How I wish I had screamed out loud,
Instead I've found no meaning.
I guess it's time I run far, far away;
find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same:
it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say,but I'm not here for trouble.
It's more than just words:
it's just tears and rain.
How I wish I could walkthrough the doors of my mind;
(Hold memory close at hand)
Hold memory close at hand,
Help me understand the years.
How I wish I could choose between Heaven and Hell.
How I wish I would save my soul.
I'm so cold from fear.
I guess it's time I run far, far away;
find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same:
it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say,but I'm not here for trouble.
Far, far away;
find comfort in pain.
All pleasure's the same:
it just keeps me from trouble.
It's more than just words:
it's just tears and rain.

Random Thoughts

do you sometimes feel like you're alone,
even though you're surrounded by people?

Ip Man

Caught "Ip Man" with Rachel last Sunday at Downtown East. Very very nice show. The Kung Fu scenes were fantastic!! Stanley gives Ip Man 4 outta 5 stars.

Visit Ip Man webby for more info : http://www.ipman-movie.com/main_en.html

New Year Countdown @ Zouk Part 2

Highlight of the night was when my bestie Clara decided to join us as well with Mun, Mark, Sandy and Beatrice. Soooo happy to see them!! If only Rachel and Wendy were there as well... Oh well :)




Clara had to be the photographer haha




Couple 1 : Sandy and Mark :)




More booze!! From left : Mun, Clara, Beatrice and Sandy

High High High!!!

Bestie Clara and her hubby Mun :) Sooo sweet Awww~~~

Eeks... who's leg huh? :p

Fun Fun Fun!!!

Beatrice still holding on to the poppers :p

Clara still looking sober?! How can?!

Group photo with my bestie and friends :)

Happy New Year peeps!! It was really fun having all of you around :)

New Year Countdown @ Zouk Part 1

Decided to go Zouk for countdown. Why Zouk? Well, 31 Dec 08 happened to fall on Wed and that meant it was Mambo!!!! Wana relive my NS days experience where we did the Mambo moves *giggle*




Stupid Yann must be thinking its a "Fountain of Youth" :p

Wa lao!! Strangling me on New Year eve...

Kattie followed suit shortly...

Whats that "extra" Ah Neh doing behind?!

Gary, me and Winston having fun

SMILE!!

Winston and his stupid order of a dozen of Tequila shots!! Haven't been drinking that for soooooo many years Gosh...

Abit high ler....

Stop pulling lar!!!

Kattie is soooo scary~~~

Take a break and cam-whore :)

Wa...soooo shy and demure wor~~~

Must take a picture with "irritating" Yann hohoho

My cranky classmates

zzz.........

Yann and her friends






Groupie 1



Group 2

To be continued......

Bye 2008, Hello 2009

2008 had passed. 2009 just arrived. It had been a tumultuous 2008 for me. Soooo dramatic, sooo many ups and downs, people come people go, some got married while some ended their relationships. Shall not go into details, after all its a new year. Fresh start, not looking back anymore. So what do I aim for in 2009?

Stanley's aims/resolutions for 2009

1. get advancement in career

2. complete my studies and get the degree

3. be a happier person

4. go Japan/Korea for holidays

5. go on more holidays

6. start saving $$

7. cut down on smoking

8. spend more time with people who matters to me

9. be fabulous

10. get a partner

Lets hope I can fulfill all the 10 listed above haha

HAPPY NEW YEAR peeps :)