I used to think that only Melb had a spectacular cloudy sunset. I was wrong.=)
Sunday, August 06, 2006
A Year Has Passed.
Last year this day was spent preparing for a big National Day dinner i organised at one of my mate's place in the suburbs, a big get together doing what Singaporeans do best.
Eat lotsa food, make alot of noise and mess up the whole place. hurhur*
Although my chicken rice dish that day failed coz it just took too long to cook for 15pax and i ended up only preparing enough for 6 people. It was a wonderful occasion due to the sheer number of people who got together and had fun together.
Even my roomie, Leon was invited and he definitely enjoyed his share of Singaporean dishes, especially my SAMBAL with Lady's Fingers.hahaha
This year, i made it to the NDP Preview and with abit more luck, i hope to be in the Stadium with my beloved celebrating the Nation's birthday.
Although to some, this day is just another public holiday, after participating in the parade in 2002, being there on the actual day with all the raraaa from the parade and jetplanes, i find myself boiling with sheer patriotism whenever i hear the National Anthem.
Its not coz of my job, nor am i one of those who think this lovely island we reside in is really the first world country it attempts to project, but i know when shit happens, nothing will stop me from protecting this land where my loved ones live in. Its not the reason why i am in the job i'm in, its about being able to protect what you love and thats how you call it your own.
Dearest Singapore, though my heart yearns for a life that's unreal in Melb, i know i truly belong here. Where my home is.
Eat lotsa food, make alot of noise and mess up the whole place. hurhur*
Although my chicken rice dish that day failed coz it just took too long to cook for 15pax and i ended up only preparing enough for 6 people. It was a wonderful occasion due to the sheer number of people who got together and had fun together.
Even my roomie, Leon was invited and he definitely enjoyed his share of Singaporean dishes, especially my SAMBAL with Lady's Fingers.hahaha
This year, i made it to the NDP Preview and with abit more luck, i hope to be in the Stadium with my beloved celebrating the Nation's birthday.
Although to some, this day is just another public holiday, after participating in the parade in 2002, being there on the actual day with all the raraaa from the parade and jetplanes, i find myself boiling with sheer patriotism whenever i hear the National Anthem.
Its not coz of my job, nor am i one of those who think this lovely island we reside in is really the first world country it attempts to project, but i know when shit happens, nothing will stop me from protecting this land where my loved ones live in. Its not the reason why i am in the job i'm in, its about being able to protect what you love and thats how you call it your own.
Dearest Singapore, though my heart yearns for a life that's unreal in Melb, i know i truly belong here. Where my home is.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Choices
Lately i've got no mood to work, not only has the incident made me morbid (yet wanting to embrace life) it has rendered me unable to articulate myself in the manner which i was used to.
My younger brother just had his convocation today.
I'm glad we've both got our education out of the way for now.
I wish him luck n good fortunes in the job market.
Hopefully there's more good n uplifting news like that in the next few posts.
Take care y'all!
*Hugs!
My younger brother just had his convocation today.
I'm glad we've both got our education out of the way for now.
I wish him luck n good fortunes in the job market.
Hopefully there's more good n uplifting news like that in the next few posts.
Take care y'all!
*Hugs!
Sunday, July 02, 2006
A Friend, Brother, Soldier's departure.
On July the 1st, i received news that one of my troopers has left us, gone to another plane in this universe, i sincerely hope it's a much better place with less pain and anguish.
I've been to funerals before, but often it's those of whom i'm not close with, relatives, friends' relatives or i've probably attended these funerals at an age when i've yet to fully understand the fragility of life and how much it means to lose someone.
The full impact of his demise didn't strike me untill i was right in front of the altar, before then, imagery of his behaviour and the interactions we had had already played out in my mind, but nothing prepared me for the sight of a friend's photo, a trooper whom i've regarded as my younger brother on a funeral altar.
There were those whom asked if i have taken a last look at him. Even as i try to explain that i couldn't, my facial expression contorted from being deadpan to the extent where my lips could no longer help but shake as i said i couldn't bear looking at him lying in the casket when i already couldn't control my emotions just by looking at his photo.
There are those whom were concerned with the details of his departure, i couldn't be occupied with them, to me these were information i don't need to know, i know i've already lost one of my best troopers, isn't that enough for the time being?
Herng Jye, in reality, i still can't accept the fact that you're gone.
*I am struggling to continue this post, although i wish to come up with an eulogy of sorts, the flood of memories and experiences i shared with him cannot be contained within words and i'm not able to articulate myself well after the late nights.*
I've been to funerals before, but often it's those of whom i'm not close with, relatives, friends' relatives or i've probably attended these funerals at an age when i've yet to fully understand the fragility of life and how much it means to lose someone.
The full impact of his demise didn't strike me untill i was right in front of the altar, before then, imagery of his behaviour and the interactions we had had already played out in my mind, but nothing prepared me for the sight of a friend's photo, a trooper whom i've regarded as my younger brother on a funeral altar.
There were those whom asked if i have taken a last look at him. Even as i try to explain that i couldn't, my facial expression contorted from being deadpan to the extent where my lips could no longer help but shake as i said i couldn't bear looking at him lying in the casket when i already couldn't control my emotions just by looking at his photo.
There are those whom were concerned with the details of his departure, i couldn't be occupied with them, to me these were information i don't need to know, i know i've already lost one of my best troopers, isn't that enough for the time being?
Herng Jye, in reality, i still can't accept the fact that you're gone.
*I am struggling to continue this post, although i wish to come up with an eulogy of sorts, the flood of memories and experiences i shared with him cannot be contained within words and i'm not able to articulate myself well after the late nights.*
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Life Oh Life!
Melbourne..i can't help missing you, desiring you, yearning for you, its utmost scandalous how badly i want you.
My chums are going skiing this weekend, Australia's in the final 16 of the World Cup and i am heading to outfield exercises this coming monday facing the possibility of not seeing my gal till like two weeks later.argh!
I know i am unfocused and unprofessional to an extent.
But you, those who read my blog, know, that work aint life itself, its just a part of life.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for Oct!=)
Besides my complaints, nothing much else has happened in my boring life here in humid Spore, i just had a tiff with my gal yesterday, thank goodness it was over before any damage (or was there?) was done.
What ever the case, i'm glad to be well again!
I just hope my lungs are alright!
=P
My chums are going skiing this weekend, Australia's in the final 16 of the World Cup and i am heading to outfield exercises this coming monday facing the possibility of not seeing my gal till like two weeks later.argh!
I know i am unfocused and unprofessional to an extent.
But you, those who read my blog, know, that work aint life itself, its just a part of life.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for Oct!=)
Besides my complaints, nothing much else has happened in my boring life here in humid Spore, i just had a tiff with my gal yesterday, thank goodness it was over before any damage (or was there?) was done.
What ever the case, i'm glad to be well again!
I just hope my lungs are alright!
=P
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Breathe!
Now that i'm well, i've been assessed to have hyperinflated lungs.
I'm thankful that i'm healthy again, i hope that the tests doesnt render me medically unfit in some capacity or another.
It has been a busy and sorta bad week if i may put it that way, at work, there was a major issue which threatened to throw the entire platoon into disarray.
The issue has been resolved and fortunately we have the understanding and support of our commanders so it wasn't that bad come to think of it. In fact, we've been very lucky following the fiasco.
I think i need a change of luck..haha anyone with pomelo leaves?=)
*For the uninitated, some chinese believe showering with pomelo leaves+water removes bad luck.
I'm thankful that i'm healthy again, i hope that the tests doesnt render me medically unfit in some capacity or another.
It has been a busy and sorta bad week if i may put it that way, at work, there was a major issue which threatened to throw the entire platoon into disarray.
The issue has been resolved and fortunately we have the understanding and support of our commanders so it wasn't that bad come to think of it. In fact, we've been very lucky following the fiasco.
I think i need a change of luck..haha anyone with pomelo leaves?=)
*For the uninitated, some chinese believe showering with pomelo leaves+water removes bad luck.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Sunday, June 04, 2006
sick as hell
I havent been this sick ever, almost a week of fever and headaches, coughing like i'm gonna spill my lungs out any moment, a frantic trip to the hospital worrying that it might be dengue/malaria, such medical drama, it could only be topped if i met a doctor with the 'charm' of DR. Gregory House or even the lovely DR Allison Cameron lol. (I miss my dramas in Australia!!!)
The final few doses of antibiotics would be finished by tonight, i do feel better, but i wonder how things would be once i stop taking the paracetamol to curb the feverish feeling i've had for the past week.
already i feel drained and damn weak.
i must recover and start training all over again!
But for now, i think i'm better off heading back to rest!
Laters people, i missed you all!
The final few doses of antibiotics would be finished by tonight, i do feel better, but i wonder how things would be once i stop taking the paracetamol to curb the feverish feeling i've had for the past week.
already i feel drained and damn weak.
i must recover and start training all over again!
But for now, i think i'm better off heading back to rest!
Laters people, i missed you all!
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