X-treme : Mystery Unveiled

Victor and Maggie Wedding

2009-07-16T17:11:00.006+08:00

Attended Victor and Maggie's wedding at the Mandarin Oriental on 20th June 09. Here are some pics taken at the dinner~~~ Enjoy~~~ =)

Everybody Hurts

2009-07-10T15:27:00.002+08:00

the night is yours alone
when you think you've had enough... of this life, well hang on.
Don't let yourself go
When the day is long ... and the night
the night is yours alone
when you think you've had enough... of this life, well hang on.
Don't let yourself go
cause everybody cries
and everybody hurts... sometimes.
Sometimes everything is wrong.
Now it's time to sing along.
When your day is night alone (hold on, hold on)
if you feel like letting go (hold on)
when you're sure you've had too much... of this life, well hang on.
cause everybody hurts... sometimes
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts.
Don't throw your hand. Oh, no.
Don't throw your hand.
If you feel like you're alone,no, no, no, you're not alone
If you're on your own... in this life,
the days and nights are long
when you sure you've had too much ... of this life, to hang on.
Well, everybody hurts sometimes, everybody cries.
SometimesAnd everybody hurts ... sometimes.
And everybody hurts sometimes. So, hold on, hold on.
Hold on, hold on. Hold on, hold on. Hold on, hold on.
(repeat & fade) (Everybody hurts. You are not alone)

Fairytales...do u still believe in them?

2009-07-09T11:49:00.001+08:00

Time

2009-07-06T20:58:00.002+08:00

Time....seconds.....minutes....hours....

Time....days....weeks....months.....even years....

Time....the concept of which is sooo subjective....

Time....tooo early or tooo late....

Time....its seldom the right time....

Time.....soooo near yet sooo far....

Time....can feel sooo indefinate....or perhaps IT IS indefinate....

Time....give me more time....such familar phrase....

Time....suddenly seems soooo unfathomable.....

Over and over and over and over and over again..........

2009-07-05T18:43:00.003+08:00

Yes....my fear is slowly materialising.....slowly devouring me.....

Yes.... seems like its gonna be the same.....always the same....forever the same outcome....

Yes...I never learn....always repeating the same mistakes....or are they mistakes in the 1st place.....?

Yes...it was me....its me now and will always be me in future.....

Yes....I know I have become strong....I have to be strong....but that doesn't mean I can relive the same experiences over and over and over again....

Yes....the vicious cycle....the haunting cycle....the cycle of utmost sadness and pessimism....I can't break free....already intertwined with the cycle perhaps......

Yes....perhaps.....I should go into hibernation.......perhaps...I should change my character and be someone else....perhaps....I should just stop my pursuit for happiness....

Yes.... prolly happiness was not meant for me in the 1st place.....

Yes... I have once again let everyone down......I'm sorry, really....but I just can't help it.....

Yes....its time......it's time to start singing to me "Someday we'll know why I wasn't meant for you..".... and I should have been hearing that for countless times.....

Yes....its just me and me only....and NO....its not your fault......

My goddess~~~

2009-07-05T03:11:00.000+08:00

I want nobodynobodybut chu~~~

2009-07-05T03:09:00.000+08:00

Dirty Desire

2009-06-28T15:20:00.001+08:00

Can you feel my dirty desire~~~~

魔女の条件

2009-06-24T21:36:00.000+08:00

My fave classic Jap show~~~

Jordin Sparks - Battlefield

2009-06-24T10:45:00.001+08:00

I don't wanna fall for it now
I never meant to start a war
You know I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know what we're fighting for
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield?

Tattoo

2009-06-23T22:09:00.000+08:00

This never fails to bring back memories...

Poker Face~~~

2009-06-23T21:06:00.001+08:00

Can't read my~~can't read my~~~no you can't read my~~~poker face~~~

First Love

2009-06-22T22:07:00.002+08:00

I miss the show "魔女的条件"....

Winston's 30th Birthday

2009-06-21T20:53:00.007+08:00

Celebrated Winston's birthday. Rachel, Wendy, Clara, Gary and I threw him a surprise party~~~ :)

Glad to see him soo happy :)

Lucky boi, got an Agnes B pressie from us~~~

YEAH~~~~

Guess who's fingers?

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

2009-06-20T22:13:00.000+08:00

Hauntingly nice song~~~

Stan's birthday bash - Part 3 (the finale)

2009-05-31T19:17:00.006+08:00

The finale to Stan's birthday bash~~~

Powerhouse = Booze~~Fun~~~GREAT COMPANY!!!

Thanx Clara, Rachel, Wendy, Winston, Gary, DiDi and Alan!! U guys are the best!! Whee~~~

Stan's birthday bash - Part 2

2009-05-28T15:28:00.007+08:00

Had another birthday surprise!! Clara, Rachel and Wendy sent flowers to my office!!

I was extremely embarassed but was secretly feeling thrilled!

It was my 1st time receiving flowers and the best thing was that the flowers was sent to my office. Awww~~~~

LOVE YOU SWEETIES!!!

beautiful flowers and cutie carebears~~~

Victor, Alison, Greg and Lynn got me a cake and celebrated with me in office at the pantry. So nice of them :)

nice and delicious cake~~

To be continued~~~~

Stan's birthday bash - Part 1 (the prelude)

2009-05-28T14:27:00.007+08:00

I thought I was going Sentosa chalet with my besties on 1st May 09.

I was wrong!! Very wrong!!

Rachel got all of us to Harbourfront on the pretext that she was collecting the ferry tickets for her parents.

When all of us gathered, Clara handed over my passport to me. I was like...WTF?? Then everyone said in unison that we would be going for a 1 day trip in Batam as my pre-birthday celebration and in fact we were leaving straightaway!!

I was in a state of shock!! My mind went blank. Imagine going overseas when you were least prepared.

Composed myself on the ferry soon enough and they told me the trip was planned months ago. I was very very very touched!

Checked in Holiday Inn resort and rested awhile before going for our buffet dinner.

Check out the pics!!

Clara and her hubby Mun

Rachel, up to her nonsense again :p

Was very surprised that Mun also participated in this "scam" :p

Brather Gary joined us after a loooooong period of MIA haha

Bestie had nightmares prior to this surprise trip as she was too stressed up with the planning.

Wendy, still looking fresh even though she didn't sleep at all the night before

cam-whores!!!

Next is a series of funny pics by funny peeps. Just for laughs haha

Finally a group pic :)

After dinner, we went back to our room, where another surprise awaited me~~~

They decorated the room with party stuff. Was really really touched and I could not find words to describe how I felt. Guys, you peeps are the best thing that can happen to me! :)

To be continued~~~~~

Wishlist

2009-05-05T15:34:00.004+08:00

Whee~~~my birthday is around the corner~~in fact its this coming Saturday!! Damn, I'm turning 30 but who cares~~30's is the new 20's~~woohoo~~

In hope of getting my friends/besties/BFFs to get the pressies that I want and really hanker for, I have came up with a list of items which I would really love to have

Louis Vuitton

Fred Perry

Comme des Garcons

Burberry's Black Label

Partner

Yes!! I still want a partner!!

Bangkok 13-15 Mar 09 - Part 2

2009-04-22T21:16:00.006+08:00

Bangkok 13-15 Mar 09 - Part 1

2009-04-22T21:03:00.009+08:00

Went on a Bangkok trip with my darlings~~~

Here are the pics~~~ ENJOY! whee~~~~~

*sorry for not re-arranging the order of the pics. There are simply TOOOOO MANY pics to arrange....*

Pics from APEC SCCP

2009-04-05T20:15:00.007+08:00

Let the pics do the talking :)

X-treme's status update

2009-03-25T17:32:00.001+08:00

X-treme is stumped....speechless.....lost for words...... it has happened YET AGAIN....

The Power of Facebook - A Tribute to Kelvin

2009-03-12T12:31:00.002+08:00

Sorry peeps, I know I have not been updating my blog, I was way too busy. However, no matter how busy and drained I am now, I have to do this entry.

I have never thought much of Facebook - just use it to entertain myself as well as keeping in touch with friends. I changed my perspective last night and I realised how Facebook can be so powerful.

I learnt the demise of my friend, Kelvin, through Facebook last night. His friend informed everyone about the details of the wake on Kelvin's behalf. At first I thought it was just another stupid "Pls tag 25 friends in your note" kinda notification. However, upon closer examination, it dawned on me that what was written there was true - Kelvin is gone...

I feel sad..really...but not sad enough to cry... the feeling is strange, rather overwhelming... I feel a sense of lost...I feel shocked...

Here's a tribute to you, my friend - Kelvin Chua

Kel, though we had not known each other for long, I had enjoyed your company. I will never forget your laughter, your witty lines, your help in my assignments, the updates on iPhone you had given me.

Kel, I guess it will be difficult to find someone like you in future who share my interest in Madonna, the clubbing scene as well as the love for iPhone.

Kel, rest in peace. I sincerely hope you will find happiness in you next life

Au Revoir et salut, my friend..............

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

2009-02-19T20:50:00.003+08:00

Caught "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" last Sun with Rachel at GV Tampines. It was a fantastic show!!!! Soooo thought-invoking... oh you will be awed by the REMARKABLE CGI and makeup!!

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Story :

"I was born under unusual circumstances." And so begins "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This romantic drama tells the tale of Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), born in 1918 in New Orleans as a baby with wrinkles, cataracts, and arthritis. Benjamin will age backwards, getting younger as he watches those around him growing older. Included in that group are his adoptive mother, Queenie (Taraji P. Henson), and Daisy (Cate Blanchett), the love of his life whom he meets when she is just a little girl and he is an old man. They age in reverse, but despite Benjamin's globe-trotting adventures, their lives repeatedly intersect.

Casts :

Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson

Official webby : http://www.benjaminbutton.com/

Verdict : Stan gives it a 4.5 out of 5 stars!! GREAT SHOW!!

Question of the day.... Would you rather age backwards or would you prefer to age gracefully? You tell me :)

New Toy

2009-02-18T21:21:00.004+08:00

Finally got my new digital camera after much consideration. Ever since my Olympus camera decided to fail on me, it had been a long time since I cam-whored.

Presenting my new toy : Nikon Coolpix S60!!!!

Check out their webby : http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem.php?pid=1268-380da8f044

Heart this TOTALLY!! bleah :p

Tribute to Valentine's Day - Part 2

2009-02-14T11:17:00.002+08:00

Its Valentine's Day.... goodness...the mere mention of these 2 words makes me nauseous....almost puking out my dinner which I DRANK earlier on (YES I do drink dinner)...

Being single, although not miserable, equates to not enjoying this day or appreciating why in the 1st place this day exists at all.... I do hope the bloody Cupid can shoot an arrow at me soon... Can't really understand why I have been rendered single for more than a year... duhz...

Don't you find it just dumb when you hear people says "love is all I need". HELLO!! You mean you don't need to eat and drink to survive IS IT!! Gosh... how naive these poeple can be....

What's worse is when some people says "I just can't live without you...". Bloody shit!! Your poor parents must be feeling such a failure giving birth to such pathetic offsprings....

I'm not being deillusional... Yes Valentine's Day is great... only to businesses which will be more than happy to milk the DUMB cash cows....

Anyway, Happy Valentine's Day

Tribute to Valentine's Day - Part 1

2009-02-13T18:40:00.003+08:00

10 Reasons Why Valentine's Day Is So Yucky

1. Stupid couples wearing stupid same-colour or same-themed outfits appearing everywhere

2. Disgusting couples displaying disgusting public affections

3. Oversized bears and yucky bouquets of flowers seem to resurrect after 364 days of hibernation

4. Cheesy love songs compilation albums start to sit on shelves of HMV

5. Dumb couples spending prolly $500 on re-heated set-dinners

6. Cash tills start ringing for businesses which specialize in squeezing moronic couples dry, up till their last drop of blood

7. What's the abbreviation for Valentine's Day? VD!!! and YES it is just as contagious and sickening as the actual STD

8. Lame emails (those with lotsa hearts, kisses, pink-coloured) start to flood mailboxes. Oh not forgetting spams and viruses that pop out like beansprouts during this day

9. Increased chances of getting diabetes as everything seems soooooo sickeningly sweet on this day

10.Stupid questions like "how are you celebrating Valentine's Day" or "what are you buying for your partner" will be asked by stupid couples who think that the whole world must be celebrating this darn day

Yucks...Valentine's Day.... duhz....

X-treme's Status Update

2009-02-12T15:22:00.001+08:00

X-treme is feeling super duper uber stressed up..... sooo many problems... ALL happening at the same time!!

Dinner at Crystal Jade Kitchen @ Ngee Ann City

2009-02-08T18:48:00.002+08:00

Went dinner with Victor, Alison, Thomas and Wai Hoe after work on Thursday. Settled at Crystal Jade Kitchen @ Ngee Ann City. Ordered Yu-Sheng and we tossed the Yu-Sheng fervently, uttering as much good luck sayings and well-wishes as possible!! Haha it was indeed fun!

Afternote : the service at Crystal Jade Kitchen, Ngee Ann City ought to be improved!! Service suck!!

Tossing Yu-Sheng @ Centrepoint

2009-02-02T18:36:00.002+08:00

Since its still CNY period and it was the last day of class for Issues in Publication and Design, the whole lot of us, together with our lecturer, decided to toss Yu-Sheng for lunch yesterday at Crystal Jade @ Centrepoint.

There were almost 15 of us seated at the long table

Everyone were in a joyous mood :)

Lets all toss Yu-Sheng for a fantastic Year of the Ox!!

Ice Cold Beer @ Emerald Hill

2009-02-01T18:07:00.002+08:00

Went Ice Cold Beer @ Emerald Hill yesterday with my classmates after class for some drinks and chicken wings. Their chicken wings are to die for man!! Soooo yummy *Slurp*

Knock Knock, but noone's there.....

Still in the CNY mood

Testing out Lilia's camera

Fine!! Lets not talk!!

Lilia slapping Kattie on my behalf whahahha

Alan yakking on the phone while the rest of us cam -whored

Go away......

I simply heart this picture. Thanks Lilia :)

Soooo artistic right? haha

act feeling~~~

aspiring model~~~

the picture was taken that way, not that I didn't rotate it before I post :p

Cheers!!

Yum Sheng!!!

Of Ang Baos, CNY gathering and bestie

2009-01-28T21:11:00.004+08:00

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

2009-01-27T14:53:00.002+08:00

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

2009-01-23T21:08:00.002+08:00

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

2009-01-22T11:23:00.002+08:00

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!!!!

2009-01-21T20:52:00.003+08:00

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

2009-01-20T20:50:00.002+08:00

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

2009-01-17T14:22:00.001+08:00

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

Ip Man

2009-01-04T22:18:00.002+08:00

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

2009-01-04T11:54:00.003+08:00

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

2009-01-04T11:47:00.009+08:00

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

2009-01-01T17:16:00.002+08:00

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 :)

Xmas Celebration - Group 2

2008-12-28T19:20:00.000+08:00

It had been such a long time since I woke up soooo early just to go out to have fun. No choice as it was gonna be a Xmas cum birthday celebration with my besties. Met up with the gals at Kallang Leisurepark and we went for K-lunch.

I had the honour of being the only guy among the chiobus :p

Who's that cool guy? *shy*

Posing for Vogue or Cleo?

Clara, me and Rachel with Wendy as the photographer haha.

After KTV, we proceeded to play bowling, an activity that all of us had not played for a long long time.

Guess who?

Wendy and Rachel feeling sad as they can't beat me to the game? haha.

Anyway I had the highest scaore that day. Hooray!! I scored 168!! Beat me beat me!! haha.

Then we went over to Clara's pad to carry on with the 2nd part of the celebration.

Clara did up the decor just for Rachel, sooo sweet :)

Clara's maid prepared lots of food for us. Oh we had steamboat. Yummy!!

These were the gifts for exchanging.

All of us holding on to our gifts gleefully. Hee :p

In addition to our gifts, our talented Rachel made each one of us a gift. Sooo sweet and nice of her. Wendy got a necklace, Clara got a pair of earrings and I had a scarf. WOW!! all these were made by Rachel!! :)

Highlight of the night : Birthday cake for Rachel from The Patissier Very very nice. Its really a Must-Try.

Wahahahah Rachel with her silly expression as usual :P

We had a fun time together. Thanks to Clara and her hubby, Mun for being such great hosts. :)

Xmas Celebration - Group 1

2008-12-27T12:10:00.003+08:00

Met up with Eric, Stephen, Ian, Anson, Linda, Vivienne and her cutie daughter for a pre-xmas celebration last week. It had been a long time since we had a gathering. Dinner at Hanabi@Odeon Tower was good.

Me me me!!

Who is more gorgeous? Anson? Eric or Me? haha

Stephen and Ian (Men-in-black)

Bubbly Linda with Stephen

After dinner, we proceeded to Topone KTV at Bugis for KTV and gifts exchange. Oh I LURVE GIFTS!! haha

Linda and Vivienne, with cutie in the middle :)

Singapore Great Deals

2008-12-25T18:33:00.001+08:00

Check out this webby : Singapore Great Deals for cool deals in Singapore :)

Merry Xmas? Think again...

2008-12-23T14:09:00.003+08:00

It is definately not an enviable thing being prolly the eldest (ok fine!! oldest!!) among my clique of friends, classmates and colleagues, perhaps to the extend of being a relic to be placed on an ancestral altar to be worshipped by descendents.

It doesn't help also that Christmas is just around the corner, and you're still single. A walk down Orchard Road, City Hall, Suntec or whatever (where the hell do youngsters go nowadays?!) at this festive period is enough to get one frustrated and annoyed. With the big fat old man with white beard and red outfit waving at you like they're beckoning you through the gates of hell, it's really just the kind of festive mood which we can jolly well do without. And if your attention isn't caught by the creature (okok...I mean Santa), you conveniently run into your fair share of couples parading their coupledom, oblivious of the feelings of others.

Everywhere you go these Happily Attacheds (HA) appear, as if their purpose in life is to remind you that this is the time for family and love and just too bad you are alone.

I was at Kinokuniya the other day, shopping for a book when I saw a couple, prolly in their twenties, discussing loudly on whether they should buy a "Home Decor" book.

HA1 : Dear, should WE buy this book? We can get some inspirations on how to renovate OUR new home.

HA2: You choose lah, I trust your taste *lovey dovey gazing at each other*

I swear I almost went up to give both of them a slap! Yucks!! C'mon, its just a book. Just for God's sake get it and leave!!

A quick check with my friends on how they will be spending their Xmas left me feeling more lonely than ever. Standard answers ranges from "oh accompany BF lor", "see where my hubby goes", "duno leh, my BF/GF plans everything" and the list goes on.

Don't you just hate Xmas!! Especially when you are reaching your 30s and still single...

Is that fate?

2008-12-21T23:11:00.004+08:00

Few days ago, S was telling his colleague that fate is an amazing thing. If 2 persons are not fated, even if they stay in the same neighbourhood, they will still not meet each other. S told his colleague that S and ** had broke off almost a year and even though they stayed in close proximity, they had not meet each other at all.

Strangely enough, after that conversation, when S went Loyang Point with his bro to do some marketing after his work, S experienced the work of fate. S's bro asked S if the Mini Cooper that was parked behind them belonged to **. S turned back and affirmed to his bro's findings. The familiar carplate number, the familiar "white with black top"...Oh well.... anyway, S didn't get to see ** at all that day even though both of them were in Loyang Point, so S guessed it was still considered as "not fated"... *smile*

Some day....

2008-12-21T18:55:00.002+08:00

Stanley always wonder..."Will he lead a mundane life? or is he destined for greater things?"

So far, life had been eventful or rather, dramatic for Stanley (close friends will know :p ). Although simplicity is bliss but Stanley has always secretly wished that he will have an extra-ordinary future. A future that he will be proud to share with people who are important to him.

Some day.... Stanley will be famous... so famous that Paris Hilton will want a part of him.

Posters of Stanley will be on the streets of NYC.

Stanley will appear in billboards. Friends and loved ones will be proud of him.

Stanley will customise his very own Mini Cooper and ferry his loved ones in his fave car.

Stanley will have such a rich legacy that will be passed on to future generations.

Some day.................

Disco Xmas

2008-12-14T22:34:00.001+08:00

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2008-12-14T22:28:00.001+08:00

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My Xmas Wishlist

2008-12-09T15:32:00.003+08:00

Hohoho it will be Xmas soon and so what does that mean? Well it means that it is time to splurge on Stanley!! YEAH!! :p

Here's my wishlist :

1. A partner

2. Clinque Happy for men (webby: Clinque)

3. A partner

4. Louis Vuitton Damier iPhone cover (webby : Louis Vuitton)

5. A partner

6. Agnes B cap (webby : Agnes B)

7. A partner

8. A partner

9. A partner

10. A partner

So peeps, get me any of the above and you will definately make my Xmas a wonderful one :p

TCC @ Millenia

2008-12-08T18:29:00.005+08:00

Met up with my classmates last Sat at TCC, Millenia Walk. Nice quiet place for discussions and doing assignments. As usual, after hours of mugging, we got bored and naturally we took out our cameras to cam-whore :p

Kattie and Lynn

Me and Kattie (the Tarotist)

The girls and I was the onli guy there!!! (From left : Kattie, Lynn, Lilia and Min Yann)

Then Daniel dropped by to say Hi ( erm Hi Daniel!! sooo familar like Hello Kitty hohhoh)

Guess we were having sooo much fun

Strike a pose :p

Say Cheese!!

What a fun group. Hope all of us will successfully graduate :)

Life can be so simple

2008-12-07T15:16:00.002+08:00

It was a typical weekend afternoon in Millenia Walk. The mall was not exactly crowded but sure there were shoppers making purchases for the coming Xmas.

A family of "Ang Mo" caught my attention. The Mum and Dad were looking at the watches, with a pram beside them. A little girl was playing happily by herself, attempting to do somersaults. It was like a protrait of a family bliss. "Mummy mummy!! I did it!! I can do a turn!!", the little girl ran to her mummy, exclaiming excitedly. The Mum and Dad smiled at her and her daddy patted her on her head.

The whole scene brought a smile on my face. Life can really be so simple. A simple achievement can easily make a little girl so happy and when the little girl is happy, her parents are happy as well. Simplicity is bliss, I guess.

SMILE :)

The Line

2008-12-02T16:26:00.003+08:00

Went The Line at Shangri-La Hotel last Fri for a company divisonal dinner. Food was excellent and there was a wide variety to choose from. However, the attitude of the service staff could have been better. Anyway the overall experience is still acceptable. Check out their webby : The Line

One of my fave corner :p

The folks in my division

Eat and be merry :)

Microsoft & chocolates

2008-11-24T00:08:00.002+08:00

What do Microsoft and chocolates have in common?
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Nope... not pills....

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Ta Dah!!! Introducing : Triple Ms....Microsoft M&Ms!!!! Can you believe that?!

Erm... cute but they don't whet my appetite though :p

My Study Group

2008-11-18T13:29:00.001+08:00

My study group :)

and I'm the oldest!!! Damn!!

32 or 34??

2008-11-17T16:36:00.003+08:00

32 or 34? No, I'm not talking about my age... but nevertheless,these figures are depressing...

Went for uniform measurements today... everyone seemed so excited but not me... Having to take measurements in front of so many people made me feel ackward... Felt my privacy being intruded by the tailor...

The ultimatum came when the tailor attempted to measure my waist... He wrapped his arms around my waist and to escape reality, I subtly sucked in my abs (yes abs) and hoped that my waist would become "smaller". Much to my embarassment, the tailor exclaimed "34"!! I was shocked. I retorted : " uncle, you sure? I wear 32 leh". (gone were the days where 30 was my size...sigh). Then the uncle said :" correct lar.. outside buy its 32 but measurement gotta add 2"

I almost fainted when I heard that....Its all Lard Baby's fault!! (see I'm Pregnant)

Beach Out & Eric's Birthday Bash

2008-11-13T11:05:00.009+08:00

Last Sat was eventful (read : rush madness). Met Hoon Lip and we drove to Sentosa. No... we were not there for beach volleyball, neither were we touring Sentosa... We were there to help with the setup for our company DnD (dinner & dance). By 630pm, our colleagues arrived by batches and our DnD started.... Phew... its no joke being in the organising committee man...

Beside savouring delectable food and catching up with fellow colleagues, cam-whoring was 1 of the activity that most people did.

Alison and Lynn!!!

Groupie 1 ( The young and cranky)

Groupie 2 (Mrs Chew joining in the fun)

Best team combi!!!!!

My CRC mates. Well-done guys, for the successful DnD!! Hooray!!!

"Rose" among the "thorns"?

Best smile of the year? haha

After my DnD at Sentosa, I rushed off to another venue to attend Eric's birthday bash.

Me with Eric, the birthday boi, looking gorgeous as usual :)

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My Class

2008-11-10T17:15:00.000+08:00

A glimpse of my class :)

Halloween Night's Out

2008-11-01T22:04:00.005+08:00

It was Halloween yesterday. Met up with Winston, with the intention to visit 1 of the "ghosts-filled" club to party the night away.

Had dinner at Han's @ The Great Eastern Life Building.

After dinner we proceeded to Maxwell for a drink while waiting for the rest of the entourage to arrive.

As usual, cam-whoring was the activity to carry out when waiting became a chore.

Me with a new haircut

Me me me!!!

Then we went to the club and it was an eye-opener!! Ghosts, blood-covered butcher, ghouls, vampires, Qing Dynasty maids, Elmo (WTF? act cute ar?), black widow etc were everywhere!! It was amazing that the club-goers were very sporting to come dressed to the theme. Winston and I felt ashamed man.... If only all my friends are a little more sporting when it comes to theme parties.....

To make up for not dressing to the theme, Winston and I decided to take some "ghostly" pictures haha.

Scary rite?

Handsome ghost hohohoho

Winston captivated by the Qing Dynasty maid who walked past

Smile :)

Did someone stepped on Winston's toes?

Of 4 hours queue, balloons and "Tattoo"

2008-10-27T14:34:00.002+08:00

Went clubbing with Ricky and Winston yesterday. It was the most "memorable" experience I have so far in my clubbing track record.

We actually queued for 4 hours just to get into the damn club!! 4 hours!! Imagine that!! By the time we managed to get in, it was already 130am and the club was sardine-packed. Packed to the extend that there was bodily contact everytime we made a minor movement. The club should seriously restrict people with waistline more than 35 inches from getting into the club!!

Gulped down our drinks and made our way to the dancefloor. Then, "Tattoo" was played and balloons fell from the ceiling. Everyone was jumping with joy... except me.... It was quite some time since I last heard this song.... Images of the past came back to me like "good old friends"... Strangely, I was not as sad as before... Just felt a sudden sense of lonliness...

Anyway, we stayed till 345am and we decided that enough is enough....we left the club and told ourselves that such silly things would only be done once. (i.e queueing for 4 damn hours!!)

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The Coffin

2008-10-25T22:30:00.003+08:00

Caught "The Coffin" with bro and Knott at Century Square. Rather nice show but I felt it could have been scarier though.

Synopsis : Inspired by a true Thai ritual of lying in coffins to get rid of bad luck and prolong life, THE COFFIN is a supernatural thriller about a young man and a young woman who decide to go through the ritual in Thailand. Chris, a claustrophobic architect does it in the hope of saving his fiancée who’s dying of terminal cancer. Sue, a nutritionist visiting Thailand from Hong Kong does it to save her own life after being diagnosed with a lethal brain tumor - one week before her wedding. After the ritual, Chris and Sue experience what appear to be miracles in their respective lives. But soon, they find themselves confronted by a series of bizarre and terrifying incidents. With the help of a professor specializing in paranormal cases associated with the ritual, they set out to exorcise the ghosts that haunt them, and attempt to reverse the wheel of karma. Thrilling, mysterious and ultimately moving, THE COFFIN is a spine-chilling horror about the beauty of life and death, and coming to face to face with living and dying. It was shot in six provinces across Thailand on actual locations including a 100-year-old temple, real cemeteries, inside active crematorium chambers and an ancient meditation cave.

Main Cast: Karen Mok, Ananda Everingham, Andrew Lin

After watching the show, I feel that what will happen will happen. The wheel of karma will continue to spin. No point stopping it. Then again, we are just mere mortals. When we are driven to the point of desparation, we will try anything just to get things to work out. Well, I guess what we can safely do is to accumulate good karma to rid bad luck.

Check out their official webby : The Coffin

Wendy's Birthday

2008-10-21T20:29:00.008+08:00

Celebrated Wendy's birthday last Sat with Rachel and Clara. Went Cafe del Mar @ Sentosa for dinner. Nice ambience for cosy chats and a round of drinks or two. Didn't enjoy the food though. Felt it could have been better, judging on the exorbitant prices they charged. Nevertheless, its still a nice place to chill out. check out their webby : Cafe del Mar

Nice surroundings

Rachel in her mischievous mood AGAIN!!

Clara, with her trademarked SQ (read : plastic) smile :p

Testing out the cam b4 the cam-whoring session starts?

Wide spread of food we had... woohoo!!

After our hearty dinner, we went to a quieter corner of Cafe del Mar for some drinks. Had fun chatting and cam-whoring :)

Me, giving a tired look with Clara, looking smiley as usual

Ta Dah!!! Wendy's jelly birthday cake!!! Made specially for her by Clara!!

Our birthday gal making her wish :)

The chiochio ChioBus!!

Me and the birthday gal :)

Made Rachel take pic of us while waiting for the monorail (don't tell me its called metro!! See entry : Embarassed)

Ever wonder why people wear dresses to Sentosa? Siao rite?! (ok dun kill me Clara hohoho)

Me!!!!

Me again but this time with a "strange" background.... (erm... Sadako, is that you?)

Then we proceeded to Shenton Way Partyworld for KTV

Vainpots

Vainpots again!!

Wendy, with her cute little red scarf, specially knitted for her by Rachel.

Hey Sis, hope you enjoyed the birthday celebration we planned for you. Cheers!!

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Embarassed

2008-10-20T21:01:00.002+08:00

Was smoking downstairs my office this morning when a family of "ang mos" walked over. The woman, presumably the mother of the group posed me this question : " Excuse me, Mister, can I know wheres metro?"

I stopped puffing for a second to think. "Erm, I don't think there is any metro here", I replied her. The lady looked unconvinced and said ," You sure?" Suddenly, it dawned on me that they might be looking for the MRT and NOT the departmental store and so I asked, "Are you talking about the train" and fortunately they said "yes" unanimously. Feeling embarassed and damn silly, I pointed them the direction to the MRT.

Then it occurred to me that some countries termed their trains as "Metro", "Subway", "MRT", "MTR", "Tube" etc..... Erm... HARLOW!!! you are now in Singapore so who the hell knows you are referring to MRT when you asked about Metro?!?! DUHZ.......

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Dear Diary

2008-10-18T14:33:00.000+08:00

In matter of hours, it will be exactly 1 yr...... 1 yr ago we got attached....and now, 1 yr later, things are no longer the same anymore...you chose a life without me, a decision which affected me greatly even up till this very day... I do not hate you even though the excruciating pain is killing me, and I sincerely wish you happiness and I mean it.. really.... take care and live well **

Sick....

2008-10-16T16:49:00.004+08:00

Have not been in the best of health these days...frequent headaches, persistant irritable nose (read: runny and itchy nose), feeling feverish and experiencing sharp pain in my stomach (see entry : Crampy and Pain )What's wrong with me??? Is it because of some viruses in the air?? Gosh... am I dying??

The Biography of Stann and Stanlie

2008-10-15T15:15:00.006+08:00

Long long time ago...

There was a pair of twins... gorgeous twins named Stann and Stanlie. They had no friends....Apparently noone wanted to befriend them... Guess they were just too gorgeous-looking.

At a tender age of 14, they tried to get themselves in some unknown neighbourhood school but was rejected as they looked too whorish....

So they gallivanted till the age of 18 and they tried to apply to study in NTU (Nanyang Transvestite University). Stann was lucky as NTU found him extremely handsome and they admitted him to be their coverboi. However, Stanlie was pretty unlucky. She was thrown out of the school for her Maggie-mee hairdo......

Years later, Stann became a successful businessman while Stanlie got married and became a rich TaiTai.....

THE END.......................

Kidnapped

2008-10-14T12:18:00.002+08:00

Caller : Pa.... help me....I'm kidnapped *cries uncontrollably*

Dad : What happened? Where are you?

Caller : Pa... they hit me... *cries louder this time*

Dad : Really? Where did they hit you? Pain? Aiya they should beat you up real hard ma....

Caller : Damn you!! *hangs up immediately, too~~too~~toooo~~*

That was what happened yesterday afternoon. Dad told me that a Chinese-speaking guy called him on the phone and claimed that he was his son and that he was being kidnapped. Tough luck for that conman, Dad was too clever to fall for such stupid and amateur lies.

Haha good job Dad :) Don't worry both your sons are adults and we are not from a filthy rich family so chances of us getting kidnapped are really minimal :p

GET THESE PRC CONMEN OUT OF OUR COUNTRY!!

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Crampy and Pain

2008-10-13T13:45:00.002+08:00

It was the start of another work week. As usual, I dragged myself to work in a groogy state of mind

Luck was not with me as I couldn't secure a seat EVEN though I boarded the train at Pasir Ris station!! Stood throughout the journey, feeling sleepy and lousy....

Just when the train reached Aljunied station, I experienced an acute pain, yet crampy feel in my stomach... Tried to bear with that sickening feeling...not the diarrhoea (or "Lao Sai") type of feel.... It was excruciating and to make matters worse, the damn train was practically packed like cans of sardines..............

Endured with the pain until I reached the Orchard station... Couldn't take it anymore and I rushed out of the train and dashed to the nearest toilet.... Puked twice.....Broke out in cold sweat and felt a tinge of giddiness... Rested myself in the cubicle for about 15 minutes before I decided to make my way to the office.....

Even as I am typing now, I can still feel the queasiness in my stomach...Sigh... what is wrong with me? Gastritis, appendix or stomach flu???

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Good Fortune Coming?

2008-10-10T18:13:00.002+08:00

Something strange happened....

Yesterday afternoon, as usual I went for my routine smoke break downstairs my office. (YES I SMOKE!! although I don't look like a smoker)

Deep in my thoughts and puffing my life away, I suddenly felt a tap on my shoulder, which rudely disrupted my train of thoughts. I turned back, visibly irritated and what greeted me was a smile from an Indian man. I smile back warily.

Before I could say anything, the Indian man excitedly told me, "Young man, from the look on your face, I can tell you good fortune is coming your way". I was bewildered!! He pointed at the area between my eyebrows and added, "Very good, very good.. lucky.. good fortune" and he stuck out his thumb, presumably to emphasise his point.

At this point, I let my guard off a little and thanked him. He requested to view my palm and I obliged. After a brief examination of my palm, he said, "Young man, next year is a very good year for you but try not to smoke too much". With that, I thanked him once again and we parted.

Back in office, I kept thinking about the incident I had earlier on. Rationally, I knew I should just take the whole thing with a pinch of salt, but on the other hand, I was pretty happy with what the Indian man had said. Guess, I just a mere mortal, who tends to listen to nice stuff. Bleah

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I'm Pregnant

2008-10-06T20:52:00.004+08:00

I'm not KIDDING.... Think I'm really PREGNANT!!

I'm getting heavier each day... and FxxK the test-kits... they are soooo unreliable... Conspired against me and led me to think that its "negative" every time I tested.... Arggg!!!

How did it happened?? I'm a very careful person and I take precautions religiously...and the best thing is... I don't mess around....

Gosh.... I must have been raped....brutally raped..... by FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! How can "you" do this to me? *sob*

I'm opting for an abortion.... I'm getting rid of you, you illegitimate "thing"!! I MUST resume my gym routine....

Ouch!! Stop kicking me!!! Ouch!! I HATE u, "LARD BABY"!!!

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Freak Accident

2008-10-02T14:46:00.002+08:00

I had a freak accident last night....

Came back home after an aimless walk with Rachel at Tampines Mall and Century Square.... Hungry.... Tired.... Sleepy....

Went to the fridge in a sleep-walking mode.... Took out a packet of Twisties, a bar of chocolate, a can of Heaven & Earth green tea, a mini pear and a custard bun.

Balancing myself with ALL the goodies in my arms, I made my way unsteadily back to my room... That was when the freak accident took place.... I tripped on my own leg and fell onto the floor. That was not the end...as a result, the goodies I had in my arms fell right into my mouth and I had no other choice but to swallow them...

OMG!!!!!! I'm soooo accident-proned *Haha*

OK ok.... no more excuses...I admit... I'm greedy... I'm a piggy... I AM FAT *bleah*

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Waruku @ Herren

2008-10-01T21:31:00.006+08:00

Met up with Rachel and Wendy last Fri at Herren. Went Waruku for dinner. (The "high-class" one, not Pasta de Waruku hor hiaks hiaks hiaks).

Was rather crowded and the waitress took some time to serve us... BUT the 3 of us were not time-wasters so we decided to cam-whore while we waited for our food :)

Wendy trying to act demure... *puke* hahaha

Me looking gorgeous as usual hohoho :P

Rachel with her mischievious look

Wendy with chopsticks == damn hungry :p

Eh... drinking tea or peeping huh?

Wa piang eh... where's my food?!

Finally man... look at how much we ordered haha :p

Overall Waruku serves decent Jap food. Ambience is nice but the price is a bit bit steep. * Stan gives Waruku 3.5 stars out of 5*

Wei Hoong & Jin Hui's Farewell

2008-10-01T21:29:00.004+08:00

Shortly after Lynn's farewell (see posts: Lynn's Farewell Part 1 and Lynn's Farewell Part 2 ), I attended both Wei Hoong's and Jin Hui's farewell last Friday... Sigh... seems like everybody is leaving... BUT HECK!! I'm happy for them as they are able to seek greener pastures and leave this FxxK-up company.

The usual "must-have" group photo with tons of KFC and pizzas on the table. SLURP!!

The chiobu-s: Jin Hui and Raine

Jin Hui and our pretty mummy-to-be, Angie

From left: Wei Hoong, Mrs Lam and Jin Hui

Groupie 2

Blood Sucking Leeches

2008-09-24T21:02:00.003+08:00

Have you heard about the legendary blood-sucking leeches??? These ancient muti-legged creepy-crawlies actually exist in this modern era of ours!!!! In fact, these creatures are known to reside in offices....Scary and yucky..... Eew~~

Ok peeps.... biology lesson on leeches now.... PAY ATTENTION!!!

Speciman 1

1. old and fossified

2. capable of sucking human blood at an astonishing speed

3. manoeuvre away from work/responsibilities/etc at the speed of light

4. appears vulnerable when cornered

5. secrete venomous substance from foul-mouth, putting humans in bad light

6. highly intelligent, especially when higher-forms are around (known to display characteristics 3, 4 or 5 as and when its required, depending on circumstances)

7. superb survival skills --> feign ignorance or even death ("gay si") when it feels that its life is being threatened

Speciman 2

1. "mate-able" age and mateless

2. manoeuvre at the pace of snails

3. extremely low EQ and known to get on humans' nerves

4. exhibits arrogance when its near higher-forms

5. eyes are located at the forehead and thus tend to "look down" on beings other than itself

6. Brain cells are foreign to Speciman 2

7. displays vampire characteristics ---> usually appears late in offices and crawls back to its habitat late in the evening

8. capable of sucking human blood at an astonishing speed

So peeps... pls be extremely careful if u spot such leeches.... Keep away from them as they are lethal.......

Lynn's Farewell Part 2

2008-09-22T21:14:00.005+08:00

After work, Victor, Alison, Hema, Thomas and me brought Lynn to Shodoko @ City Link for dinner. Nice cosy place and the food is yummy~~~~ SLURP~~

*Stan gives Shokodo 4 out of 5 stars*

Lynn and Alison (The Hao Jie Meis)

Victor and the cam-whore duo :p

LOOK AT THAT DESSERT!!! NICE RITE?? Hohohoh

After dinner, the whole lot of us proceeded to Harry's Bar @ The Esplanade for a drink.

Had lotsa fun and great time chatting. Lynn, thanks!!! You are a GREAT help and a fantastic friend. KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!!!! WE WILL ALL MISS U!!!!!!!!!!!

*afternote: hey lynn, muz continue to bitch with us often hor*

Lynn's Farewell Part 1

2008-09-22T21:11:00.003+08:00

Last Friday was Lynn's last day in the company. The whole bunch of us chipped in and got her a HUGE card and an exquisite memento. *hope u like it Lynn*

Silly gal was overwhelmed and ended up crying... holding back her tears while unwrapping the gift.

Thats right sweetie, smile, u look prettier that way :)

The usual group photo :)

A 2nd take :p

Lynn got a Levis tee for me.... Awww... Im gonna miss u Lynn....

To be continued......

Lanterning@Vivocity Part 2

2008-09-14T18:16:00.002+08:00

Me "sacrificing" myself to take photos for everyone

My Bro looked soo chubby haha :p

Daddy & Mummy having fun with the lanterns

Lanterning is fun for all age groups :p

My beloved mummy :)

Oh ya... and all of us were part of the historical moment as Vivocity has created the Guiness World Record for having the largest lantern dance party hooray!!!!

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Lanterning@Vivocity Part 1

2008-09-14T18:11:00.003+08:00

Brought my family to Vivocity to attend the Lantern Party. It was an event coordinated by Alvin to boost publicity for Vivocity, so what better way was there to show support for him than to be physically there :)

Soooo crowded rite?

Me and my family hehe

Me and Bro

Me and Knott *Knock knock whose there?* haha

Bro and Knott *Knotty Notti* :p

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Catching up old times

2008-09-12T12:52:00.002+08:00

Met up with Eric, Stephen, Ian, Kennedy, Watson and Anson at Magic Wok, City Hall, to have dinner with Albert.

Albert, a friend whom I have not seen for almost 1 year as he is stationed in UK for work purposes came back for a short holiday. So all of us took this chance to meet up with him to catch up. After dinner, we went to our usual haunt for drinks and chat. Cafe Cartel should seriously consider giving us VIP cards as we frequent the City Hall joint ever so often.

Took the opportunity to take some photos with Albert, before he fly off to UK. However, we took 3 attempts using the same pose.

1st Attempt

2nd Attempt

3rd Attempt

Now guys, tell me, which "attempt" is more flattering?

Shedding...

2008-09-09T11:42:00.005+08:00

The process of shedding commenced.... and no.... I'm not talking about tears but my skin!!!!

I'm experiencing the terrible after-effect of over sun-exposure... *pls see entry on "sun-burnt"* Bits and pieces of my skin starts to peel off from various parts of my body... arms, back, legs etc....In fact I'm leaving traces of my DNA everywhere... gosh....

If there is any art exhibition now, I will definately nominate myself... Why??? Because I have the world atlas on my body now!!! The shedding becomes so bad that there are patches on my body which remotely resembles maps...

Gosh.... I feel sooo fugly now..... my life is over~~~~

Re-think Monday Blues

2008-09-09T11:15:00.002+08:00

Met up with Alvin after work and we had dinner at Killiney Road. After that we proceeded to "Giraffe" for a drink.

Located opposite The Istana, Giraffe provides a nice ambience for chilling out. *Stan gives 4 outta 5 stars*

Alvin with a nice backdrop :)

Photo taken by the waiter, and NO THANKS to the waiter as he had forgotten to activate the flash for the camera.... Duhz...

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After our drinks, we had cravings for ice-cream so we walked to The Cathay and settled at Ben & Jerry's to satisfy our insatiable urge.

we shared a tub of ice-cream and gosh... the strawberry cheesecake flavour is soooo mmm~~~~ *Slurp*

Alvin and his greedy look haha :p

Now Monday will never be the same with Ben & Jerry's :)

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My Baby!!

2008-09-02T19:09:00.004+08:00

After much procrastination and consideration, I have decided to get the iPhone 3G. In fact, I got mine today!! Yeah!!

Took half day leave to collect my baby. *Is this good enough to prove my devotion towards my baby?* Spent the rest of the day configuring and playing with my fair baby. *Oh I got the white one*

I heart my baby sooo much, even if it meant that I got to eat bread everyday for the entire month just to have my baby, I still feel it is worth the effort.

DO NOT... I repeat... DO NOT SPEAK ILL OF MY BABY!! I know there are peeps out there who feels that my baby cannot do much, but hey... keep your comments to yourself ok? Of course I would have considered my baby's limitations before I got it right? So back off... you evil people who dislike my baby... Hmph!!

Dun worry my baby iPhone, I promise to take good care of you and "educate" you with more applications as the days go by. :)

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Sun-burnt

2008-09-01T21:10:00.002+08:00

Decided to get my lazy ass moving and agreed to Stephen's invitation to play beach volleyball at Sentosa yesterday. Boy... it had been years since I last played volleyball. Was pretty excited while on the other hand, my LBD (Lazy Bums Disease) acted on me. Hated the idea of waking up soo early on a Sunday. *okok I get it. I outta be hung*

After much determination and willpower, I finally reached Siloso Beach at around 11am. Stephen and his friends were already playing. Changed into a singlet and a pair of shorts and joined the boys in the game. Wondering why I decided against going topless? Well I reckoned it would not be a good idea to have a congregation of fans swooning over me haha... crap... Okok, I have yet to perfect my figure so for the time being, singlet will do just fine. :p

After just 1 hour, I realised a dramatic change in my skin tone. It had turned reddish brown. Stephen asked if I had applied sun block and I replied smugly that I do not need any sun-protection products. BIG STUPID MISTAKE!!

After another 2 hours, we decided to call it a day. After my shower at home, I realised my skin was reddish in colour and I started to experience pain. Damn... sunburnt...

This was the price to pay for being nonchalant. *Orr Bee Good lor...who ask you dun apply sun-block* Heavy price to pay.... not to mention I have a memento from my game of volleyball ------> a singlet imprinted onto my torso.... Shit... should have gone topless instead....... Arghhhh...

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Partyworld + Cafe Cartel == ??

2008-08-31T18:16:00.005+08:00

Went Partyworld International Building for KTV yesterday with Eric, Stephen and Ian. It has been ages since I last went KTV and this time, my thirst for singing is finally quenched. :p

Stephen says the flower is nice...so? what r we waiting for? Cam-whoring session!!

Stephen and Ian comfortably seated with me taking pictures of them and Eric singing in the background.

After KTV, all of us proceeded to City Hall where we settled down at Cafe Cartel for a drink. *Sigh whats new? haha* Oh Kennedy joined us as well.

Me and Kennedy started bored and we began to cam-whore.

Three's a crowd huh?

This is a damn precious shot man. Its so difficult to get our cam-virgin Eric to take photos with us lor.

Hey Ken, trying to strangle me huh?

So do u know the answer to the equation? partyworld + cafe cartel == CAM-WHORES

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Hong Kong Trip part 3

2008-08-30T13:32:00.003+08:00

Me at HK Disneyland. Can u imagine this car ride is considered as 1 of the high-risk rides in HK Disneyland?!

And the best thing is.... there are only 2 high-risks rides in the entire themepark!!!!!

Lame castle in lame Disneyland.............

Me inside the washroom of a posh restaurant, Felix, located inside the Peninsula Hotel. Damn cool as you will be virtually peeing into the skyline hehe

Me having Dim Sum at Maxim Palace... Yummy!!!

City Hall? Eh I'm still in Hong Kong and this is definately NOT taken in Singapore lor

*For more photos on my Hong Kong trip, pls visit my Facebook*

Hong Kong Trip part 2

2008-08-30T13:29:00.005+08:00

At the Avenue Of Stars, Watching the Symphony of Lights. Look at how vibrant Hong Kong's night life is....

Hey buddy, lets cam-whore!! haha

Me and my new-found friend, McDull. (oh McDull is the mascot for Victoria Peak)

Hong Kong, a place full of tall infrastructures and skyscrapers. Check out what I am holding... Commes des Garcons!!!! ( totally heart it )

Binos anyone?

To b continued..............

Hong Kong Trip part 1

2008-08-30T13:22:00.003+08:00

Went Hong Kong from 1st to 5th Aug 08 for a short getaway. Fun, tiring, expensive trip. 5 days in Hong Kong and Ricky and I almost covered Hong kong Island, Kowloon, Lantau Island and the New Territories!!

*apologies for uploading the photos late*

Inside T1, cam-whoring while having breakfast at BK

Inside HK Airport Express, on the way to Kowloon Station

Inside cable-car, going over to Lantau Island

My my.... the view from the cable-car is really breathtaking

Almost a 20-minutes ride to reach Lantau Island

The Yau Ma Tei MTR Station (sounds like what u will hear in Jap porn haha )

To Be continued...........

Perfect Dates

2008-08-28T20:51:00.002+08:00

How a perfect date should be, in MY context :

1. Me and partner whipping up a good meal at home and sipping wine.

2. Me and partner going grocery-shopping in Carrefour on a Sunday, occasionally arguing over which tub of ice-cream to buy.

3. Me and partner sitting by the beach, catching glimpse of sunset and sipping wine side-by-side.

4. Me and partner watching our fave movie or sitcom at home on a rainy day sipping wine.

5. Me and partner nicely dressed, dining in a posh restaurant that was booked at least 1 week ago due to its imsofuckinghighclassuntillyougottabookweeksinadvancebeforeyoucandinehere facade.

6. Me and partner driving to Jalan Kayu just to satisfy our craving for pratas.

7. Me and partner exchanging pressies just because its Friday.

8. Me and partner lazing in bed on a Sunday morning.

9. Me and partner flying to Hong Kong just to eat roasted goose, to Taipei just to soak in hotsprings, to Bangkok just to have massages, to Paris just to buy Vuitton, to Maldives just for a swim etc etc.

10. Me and partner walking hand-in-hand together with no destination in mind.

BUT.... none of that ever happen to me....WTF!? Can someone tell me why the fcuk these never materialised?

Damn...Nobody loves me...Perhaps I should just rot and die alone... or maybe I should just have a Kit-Kat... Duhz.........

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Good Is Never Enough

2008-08-27T22:10:00.003+08:00

Just when you think you have done something well, you will soon realise that it is still not good enough.

How many times have you asked yourself these questions : "Why am I doing this? Why do I have to live up to other people's expectations? Why can't others respect the way I do things?" Answers never materialised.

No matter how hard I tried, how much efforts I have put in, how committed I am to accomplish a task, there will still be people who thinks/feels I have not done enough... or rather not good enough.

I am starting to feel that I can no longer contribute. Confidence level running low... drained off bit by bit...........Sense of incompetency starting to creep slowly in...

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Clara's Birthday Celebration

2008-08-24T15:18:00.004+08:00

Celebrated Clara's birthday yesterday. Went to Hanabi Japanese Restaurant @ Odeon Tower to have dinner. Nice Japanese food at a reasonable cost.

*Stan gives Hanabi 4 outta 5 stars*

Clara and Rachel beautifully dressed *woohoo*

Our star of the nite :)

Rachel pouting as the food had yet to be served haha

Me giving a tired smile *price to pay for planning Clara's birthday surprise :p*

FOOD!!!!! just look at how fresh the sashimi is yumyum!!

After dinner, Mun came to fetch us and we proceeded with our part2 of the surprise.

All of us conspired and bluff Clara that after our dinner, we would be going to Dragonfly. However, we brought her back to her own home, where the rest of the entourage were waiting for her arrival. Imagine the surprised look on her face hehe

Clara's birthday cake. *Dun be misled by the candles. She is definately not 20 yrs old*

Clara cutting her cake, still looking gorgeous

Group photo of the gals. Guys' photos not ready yet.

From left : Beatrice, Sandy, Clara, Wendy, Rachel and Faith

Spent the night chatting, BBQ-ing, playing games and boozing.

*Stan declares that Operation Piggy is a success*

C-Nai HK Cafe

2008-08-23T12:40:00.004+08:00

Although I just came back from Hong Kong not too long ago, I started to miss the Hongkie food and desserts. So I dragged Anson and Watson to East Coast to have a bite at C-Nai HK Cafe haha :p

Food!! Food!! Food!!

Gluttons in actions :p

Watson and me

Still us, but just a 2nd attempt in cam-whoring :p

Random shot taken by Anson

iPhone

2008-08-20T15:29:00.003+08:00

Singtel is going to launch the new 3G iPhone REAL soon....

Should I get? Should I not get? *ponder ponder*

Sooooooo TeMpTeD...... how?????

Random Thoughts

2008-08-19T22:57:00.002+08:00

Cold... cold weather
Cold... cold heart
Feeling lonely... out of luck

Yearning... hoping... wishing
Getting tired of this feeling
Hour after hour
Time to hide in my ivory tower

Most Blur-fuck Award

2008-08-17T13:16:00.002+08:00

Continued from previous post........

Went home after meeting up with Ian and Stephen. Dropped by Tampines MRT station to top up my EzLink card and to withdraw some $$..............

Standing in front of the ATM, I stared blankly at the screen.... Nothing particular on my mind... just punched in my password after standing there blankly for about 1minute. After entering the amount to be withdrawn, I just simply took my ATM card and walked away, absent-mindedly leaving the cash still at the ATM untouched!!!!

By the time I realised I forgot all about my cash, I rushed back to the ATM, naively thinking that it would still be there OR some kind soul would be waiting there to return the cash to me. Well well.... as expected..... the money was no longer there ler.......

Sigh.... now do you think I deserve to be conferred the "Most Blur-fuck Award"?

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Cartel Cam-whores

2008-08-17T11:54:00.004+08:00

Met up with Stephen and Ian yesterday. Settled down at Cafe Cartel after shopping at Raffles City. Ordered some cakes and drinks. Oh ya, do you know that cakes are sold at half price after 9pm at Cafe Cartel? I didn't know that until Stephen excitedly told us that it was 9pm already and we could indulged ourselves in the sinful world of cakes!!

While waiting for our drinks and cakes to be served, we decided to......CAM-WHORE!! haha.

Me thinking.... thinking hard....

Shooting a watch commercial? Just look for Stephen haha :p

Another watch commercial? Eh, Steph... u trying to take over Andy Lau ar?

Oops... Did Ian say wrong things again? Oh by the way, that is not my hand in case u r wondering :p

Finally a decent shot :)

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Pigged-Out Night

2008-08-16T11:34:00.003+08:00

Same FRiday routine. Went gym at Novena with Clara and Sandy after work yesterday. *gosh... it was a tiring class... in fact my body still aches while I am typing this entry*

After our intense workout session, Mark and Mun joined us and all of us went Han's for dinner. In the midst of our hearty conversation, Mark suddenly suggested to go somewhere for desserts.

Ended up at Balestier and we had desserts at a "Herbal Tea Shop". Shortly after washing the desserts down our throats, we decided that we should check out the "Bak Kut Teh" shop just across the street.

So all of us had another round of "makan" session, busy gorging ourselves with "Bak Kut Teh". *oh the Bak Kut Teh is really nice and out-of-this-world and the best thing is, it is not expensive*

When we were done savouring the food, Mark said something which I almost fainted. "Lets go try the chicken rice at Boon Tong Kee", he said excitedly. Wa piang eh... eat and eat and eat so whats the point of going gym earlier on? hahaha. Luckily Mark was just kidding :p

So we left Balestier and the good souls, Mark and Sandy sent me home. Guess all of us were subconciously celebrating the success of our Women Table-Tennis Team who managed to get into the finals in the Olympics by feasting through the entire night haha. Hope Singapore will eventually win a Gold Medal :)

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Bro's Birthday

2008-08-14T21:09:00.002+08:00

Bro's birthday today!! He turns 27 this year.

Major celebration for him? Nope. Bro fetched me home after my work. Had a brief but intimate chat during the car ride. Thinking back, it had been quite some time since we had a chat even though we stay together. Nothing serious. Just stuff like how things are at work, plans for holiday, gossips etc. It was indeed an enjoyable journey home.

Back home, Mum whipped up some dishes and the whole family sat together and ate dinner. Chatted heartily. Felt a tinge of warmness inside me. I guess Bro wouldn't mind such a simple affair on his birthday :)

Though he is my younger bro, he is a better problem-solver than me and is more decisive. In fact, on many occasions where I encounter trouble, he will be the one who solve my problems. Sometimes I feel I am his younger bro as he took care of me and even offer advices. We have sort of switched roles! haha.

Bro, happy birthday!! I want you to be happy and healthy always. Continue to bring laughter to people around you. Remember, you are my one and only bro and dearest to me :)

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Busyness Begets Lonliness

2008-08-10T21:33:00.002+08:00

I told myself that in order to ignore some unhappy bits and pieces of my life, I should keep myself busy... in fact extremely busy, so that I would not have spare time to indulge in pointless reminiscence.

Some peeps might view this as an act of escapism. Well, I would just say that if I do not have anything to focus on, my mind would turn inward and dwell on endless stuff.

I spent ALOT of time at work and this gave me a sense of accomplishment and at the same time a chance for me to run away from reality. However, the ironic thing which I realised was that the busier I got, the lonelier I was.

There is a vast emptyness inside me and it is unbearable. I know I have my family and friends to fall back on but still, I can't help but feel lonely. Am I such a greedy person?

Just came back from a well-deserved break (Hong Kong- will upload pics soon) after working hard consecutively for almost 2 months. The holiday did me good. Refreshed my mind and stopped me from thinking of work for 5 days.

Now that I am back, I will start to focus on my work again and my studies, which will be commencing soon. Hopefully I will not let my thoughts run wild.

Maybe, who knows, what I really need is a partner............

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X-treme : Mystery Unveiled

Victor and Maggie Wedding

Everybody Hurts

Fairytales...do u still believe in them?

Time

Over and over and over and over and over again..........

My goddess~~~

I want nobody~~nobody~~but chu~~~

Dirty Desire

魔女の条件

Jordin Sparks - Battlefield

Tattoo

Poker Face~~~

First Love

Winston's 30th Birthday

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

Stan's birthday bash - Part 3 (the finale)

Stan's birthday bash - Part 2

Stan's birthday bash - Part 1 (the prelude)

Wishlist

Bangkok 13-15 Mar 09 - Part 2

Bangkok 13-15 Mar 09 - Part 1

Pics from APEC SCCP

X-treme's status update

The Power of Facebook - A Tribute to Kelvin

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

New Toy

Tribute to Valentine's Day - Part 2

Tribute to Valentine's Day - Part 1

X-treme's Status Update

Dinner at Crystal Jade Kitchen @ Ngee Ann City

Tossing Yu-Sheng @ Centrepoint

Ice Cold Beer @ Emerald Hill

Of Ang Baos, CNY gathering and bestie

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

Ang Baos

Pussy and Bird

Damn That Bitch!!!!

Nice songs

Random Thoughts

Ip Man

New Year Countdown @ Zouk Part 2

New Year Countdown @ Zouk Part 1

Bye 2008, Hello 2009

Xmas Celebration - Group 2

Xmas Celebration - Group 1

Singapore Great Deals

Merry Xmas? Think again...

Is that fate?

Some day....

Disco Xmas

Merry Xmas

My Xmas Wishlist

TCC @ Millenia

Life can be so simple

The Line

Microsoft & chocolates

My Study Group

32 or 34??

Beach Out & Eric's Birthday Bash

My Class

Halloween Night's Out

Of 4 hours queue, balloons and "Tattoo"

The Coffin

Wendy's Birthday

Embarassed

Dear Diary

Sick....

The Biography of Stann and Stanlie

Kidnapped

Crampy and Pain

Good Fortune Coming?

I'm Pregnant

Freak Accident

Waruku @ Herren

Wei Hoong & Jin Hui's Farewell

Blood Sucking Leeches

Lynn's Farewell Part 2

Lynn's Farewell Part 1

Lanterning@Vivocity Part 2

I want nobodynobodybut chu~~~