Friend:
From http://www.Dictionary.com:
friend noun.
A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.
One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement: friends of the clean air movement.
Friend A member of the Society of Friends; a Quaker.
Word History: A friend is a lover, literally. The relationship between Latin amcus “friend� and am “I love� is clear, as is the relationship between Greek philos “friend� and phile “I love.� In English, though, we have to go back a millennium before we see the verb related to friend. At that time, frond, the Old English word for “friend,� was simply the present participle of the verb fron, “to love.� The Germanic root behind this verb is *fr-, which meant “to like, love, be friendly to.� Closely linked to these concepts is that of “peace,� and in fact Germanic made a noun from this root, *frithu-, meaning exactly that. Ultimately descended from this noun are the personal names Frederick, “peaceful ruler,� and Siegfried, �victory peace.� The root also shows up in the name of the Germanic deity Frigg, the goddess of love, who lives on today in the word Friday, “day of Frigg,� from an ancient translation of Latin Veneris dis, “day of Venus.�
How do you define true friendship. Well, I'm not sure how everyone defines it but my definition is this:
Someone to takes you for what you are.
Someone whom you trust with intimate details of your personal life
Someone whom listens to your complaints and problems
Someone whom sees your flaws, accepts them, tells you about them
Someone whom will go out of the way to help you
Someone whom you accept and share parts of your life with.
Someone whom you can be open and honest with.
And vice versa.
From http://www.dictionary.com
ac·quain·tance noun.
Knowledge of a person acquired by a relationship less intimate than friendship.
A relationship based on such knowledge: struck up an acquaintance with our new neighbor.
A person whom one knows.
Knowledge or information about something or someone: has a passing acquaintance with Chinese history.
Yeah, that's pretty much my definition too. Plenty of those have I.
FreeSpirit
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Sunday, September 19, 2004
And the Rain Came
If there's one thing about anything related to so-called "Formula One", it's prestige.
I remember watching TV commercials of high life and they always either included boats of various sorts, or Formulat One cars. Yes, there are other forms of racing but somehow or other, Formula One seems to be the most prestigious of the lot. Following that, in my opinion is Le Mans 24hr Endurance.
Others have tried to reach their levels of prestige but somehow or other fail to do so. NASCAR is pretty much leatherneck blue collar and so's GT. No idea why. Perhaps it's because of the lack of big/prestigious names such as Sauber, Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar etc.
I've yet to see a Mercedes Benz WRC car, or even a BMW. Most WRC cars come from mid-range workhorse car manufacturers.
In any case, bikini clad babes and powerboats...the mix is absolutely lethal. But then again, ask them a question about those things and they'll most likely draw a blank.
I do love, however, ariel video shots of those amazing powerboats that you see in big budget movies (such as Bad Boys II) and ads for products like Drakka Noir and Hugo Boss.
Ah well, the high life. One day, I shall live it!
FreeSpirit
I remember watching TV commercials of high life and they always either included boats of various sorts, or Formulat One cars. Yes, there are other forms of racing but somehow or other, Formula One seems to be the most prestigious of the lot. Following that, in my opinion is Le Mans 24hr Endurance.
Others have tried to reach their levels of prestige but somehow or other fail to do so. NASCAR is pretty much leatherneck blue collar and so's GT. No idea why. Perhaps it's because of the lack of big/prestigious names such as Sauber, Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar etc.
I've yet to see a Mercedes Benz WRC car, or even a BMW. Most WRC cars come from mid-range workhorse car manufacturers.
In any case, bikini clad babes and powerboats...the mix is absolutely lethal. But then again, ask them a question about those things and they'll most likely draw a blank.
I do love, however, ariel video shots of those amazing powerboats that you see in big budget movies (such as Bad Boys II) and ads for products like Drakka Noir and Hugo Boss.
Ah well, the high life. One day, I shall live it!
FreeSpirit
Saturday, September 18, 2004
11 Days past
It's hard to believe that I've not blogged for 11 days.
It's hard to believe that I've been alive the past 11 days.
The past two days was mostly a blur since I was done with some crappy infection. and the past 9 before that, well, a short memory that I can't recollect.
I remember vaguely watching a movie, twice. I remember meeting friends from long ago. I remember the sea, I remember a small orange boat, I remember loosing something.
What have I done?
Zap back to current situation...I'm sitting on my couch, listening to Johnny Hates Jazz, going through blogs of other people, reading about their lives and how delariously happy they are; coming back to my own and finding out that several tags have been posted during my almost fortnight long sojourn away from blogging.
Gotta remember to build 1) File server for dad's office with redundancy drives and RAID if possible and; 2) Rebuild network and increase to gigabit. Ah hell. Like who's gonna notice the difference anyways?
Wayne's pretty good. He's totally keen on learning but sometimes, I feel a little too eager. Something like eager beaver from leave it to beaver days. :P I'm in my sentimental retro music moods now...and Secret Garden's gotta be one of the best "Lets get back together" songs. SY's listening to it. I'm hoping it'll do something to her.
I've just realised that those people I saw literally being carried out of pubs along mohd sultan last night could have been what we were like during my days of constant binging on booze. Although I've never been pissed-stoned cold drunk (except for 1 time but that was at my own room in student housing so it doesn't count), I've had buddies which were in my situation. Somehow or other, I always managed to get home, pissed or not. Before venturing out on my own, having my own place, I remember driving home arriving to mom's laughter of me being high which became scolding later on. I guess she didn't really know whether or not to laugh at me, or to get pissed off by the fact that I drove her car home in a not-so-sober state.
Yeah...those were the days. I guess, everyone gets old, everyone grows up. NOT!
FreeSpirit
It's hard to believe that I've been alive the past 11 days.
The past two days was mostly a blur since I was done with some crappy infection. and the past 9 before that, well, a short memory that I can't recollect.
I remember vaguely watching a movie, twice. I remember meeting friends from long ago. I remember the sea, I remember a small orange boat, I remember loosing something.
What have I done?
Zap back to current situation...I'm sitting on my couch, listening to Johnny Hates Jazz, going through blogs of other people, reading about their lives and how delariously happy they are; coming back to my own and finding out that several tags have been posted during my almost fortnight long sojourn away from blogging.
Gotta remember to build 1) File server for dad's office with redundancy drives and RAID if possible and; 2) Rebuild network and increase to gigabit. Ah hell. Like who's gonna notice the difference anyways?
Wayne's pretty good. He's totally keen on learning but sometimes, I feel a little too eager. Something like eager beaver from leave it to beaver days. :P I'm in my sentimental retro music moods now...and Secret Garden's gotta be one of the best "Lets get back together" songs. SY's listening to it. I'm hoping it'll do something to her.
I've just realised that those people I saw literally being carried out of pubs along mohd sultan last night could have been what we were like during my days of constant binging on booze. Although I've never been pissed-stoned cold drunk (except for 1 time but that was at my own room in student housing so it doesn't count), I've had buddies which were in my situation. Somehow or other, I always managed to get home, pissed or not. Before venturing out on my own, having my own place, I remember driving home arriving to mom's laughter of me being high which became scolding later on. I guess she didn't really know whether or not to laugh at me, or to get pissed off by the fact that I drove her car home in a not-so-sober state.
Yeah...those were the days. I guess, everyone gets old, everyone grows up. NOT!
FreeSpirit
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
12.30AM...
It's 12.30am and I've just had a solid 5 hours of sleep. It feels weird getting up at this time. My fridge has fucked up on me again. I hope that it's only temporary. I've tried cleaning it up to see if it helps. Well, we'll see.
Just got down to charging the AAs for tomorrow's shooting. Hope I've got enough to last the day. 2.5gigs of storage might not last though.
The problem with having a heavy meal like bacon, eggs and mee goreng before heading to bed is that I tend to get hearburn when I get up 5 hours later. Hence, I'm feeling a little crappy now.
Perhaps some coke would be in order but it ain't getting cold so washing it down with room-temperature coke would be a little crappy.
It's all peaceful and quiet tonight. Not very hot either. I can't for the life of me, remember what woke me up but I had the feeling that people were looking for me. It's a sixth sense thingy...
Just got down to charging the AAs for tomorrow's shooting. Hope I've got enough to last the day. 2.5gigs of storage might not last though.
The problem with having a heavy meal like bacon, eggs and mee goreng before heading to bed is that I tend to get hearburn when I get up 5 hours later. Hence, I'm feeling a little crappy now.
Perhaps some coke would be in order but it ain't getting cold so washing it down with room-temperature coke would be a little crappy.
It's all peaceful and quiet tonight. Not very hot either. I can't for the life of me, remember what woke me up but I had the feeling that people were looking for me. It's a sixth sense thingy...
Sunday, September 05, 2004
Human Nature
It is human nature, I suppose, to ignore the old after something new arrives. Could it be the same with friends though? Hard to say.
I ripped the rubber surround and cone of one of the Wild Beast's subwoofer on friday. It hurt like hell cause those things cost a bomb to replace.
I'll be damned if I'm not tired. I konked off at 8.30pm last night and only woke up at 9am this morning. A solid 12½ hours of sleep. Feels good this morning. I've got an early start tomorrow. 8am @ Cat High which means that most likely, everyone'll have to be at TBH tonight. Don't think I can make it that early and Tristan's a late riser.
Met up with a couple interested to do their bridal photography. They're on a tight budget and I understand. We'll try to cater towards their budget but obviously, they can't really expect the sun, the moon and the stars with that.
Friday's SGH event turned out quite well. Just hope that perhaps they'll make us of us again for other things.
I ripped the rubber surround and cone of one of the Wild Beast's subwoofer on friday. It hurt like hell cause those things cost a bomb to replace.
I'll be damned if I'm not tired. I konked off at 8.30pm last night and only woke up at 9am this morning. A solid 12½ hours of sleep. Feels good this morning. I've got an early start tomorrow. 8am @ Cat High which means that most likely, everyone'll have to be at TBH tonight. Don't think I can make it that early and Tristan's a late riser.
Met up with a couple interested to do their bridal photography. They're on a tight budget and I understand. We'll try to cater towards their budget but obviously, they can't really expect the sun, the moon and the stars with that.
Friday's SGH event turned out quite well. Just hope that perhaps they'll make us of us again for other things.
Friday, September 03, 2004
Peace and Quiet
Woke up this morning to the phone ringing and a really bad throat. I guess I must've been really tired last night cause I just konked out after hitting the bed. Heard from D that Maine's gonna give it a go with the polish dude. I hope it works out well for them.
Surprisingly, this morning is awfully quiet and I'm able to hear the distant rumblings of the MRT trains, a solitary sneeze and and airliner flying by at high altitude.
When I was a kid, my ambition was to become a pilot. All hopes were dashed however, once I hit primary 3 when I started wearing glasses due to spending too much time infront of the idiot box playing Atari games.
It feels totally peaceful this morning. And I'm loving every moment of it.
Surprisingly, this morning is awfully quiet and I'm able to hear the distant rumblings of the MRT trains, a solitary sneeze and and airliner flying by at high altitude.
When I was a kid, my ambition was to become a pilot. All hopes were dashed however, once I hit primary 3 when I started wearing glasses due to spending too much time infront of the idiot box playing Atari games.
It feels totally peaceful this morning. And I'm loving every moment of it.
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
The midweek post...
The weekend was interesting to say the least. Did some blading, met some buddies, had a little bit of fun. Monday comes, and then the guilt of the weekend sets in.
Did more photography. Seconday school kids are an enthusiastic bunch and are vain enough to wanna be photographed. So that was alright. Unfortunately, coming from a well disciplined school, they all looked like they could learn to relax and live a little.
Another day of roti pratas, eggs, luncheon meat and bread. This is fast becoming my only diet. After which I wash it all down with coca-cola.
It's pretty humid today and boy do I feel sleepy. Ran around like a headless chicken from Beach Rd to Jurong, to Town and back again. And I've still gotta go to Mandai later. Dang if I don't chalk up mileage today.
D's fun to be with and her innocence betrays her look of someone more grown up. It's not to say that she's childish but the innocence in her behaviour manages to escape once in a while and I'm reminded as to how old I really am.
SY, Darren and Tristan came back last night. However, Tristan, due to lack of sleep refused to get up this morning and thus SY was late going to work. I know cause I had to drive her there in a hurry. Not so fun nor recommended if you've got two kids sitting in their child restraints backseat.
After dropping everyone off, it was time to head down to dad's office. Why oh why does everyone think that I can pull off miracles with the computer is beyond me. I got bombarded by questions once I arrived and it didn't stop till I left, promising to return another day with the necessary spare parts to finish up.
Got the product, and now, it's sitting in the car, waiting to be photographed. I sure hope I've got the time to do it. Added Y to my MSN as well. We might be having a movie outing next week. We'll just have to see how it goes.
Did more photography. Seconday school kids are an enthusiastic bunch and are vain enough to wanna be photographed. So that was alright. Unfortunately, coming from a well disciplined school, they all looked like they could learn to relax and live a little.
Another day of roti pratas, eggs, luncheon meat and bread. This is fast becoming my only diet. After which I wash it all down with coca-cola.
It's pretty humid today and boy do I feel sleepy. Ran around like a headless chicken from Beach Rd to Jurong, to Town and back again. And I've still gotta go to Mandai later. Dang if I don't chalk up mileage today.
D's fun to be with and her innocence betrays her look of someone more grown up. It's not to say that she's childish but the innocence in her behaviour manages to escape once in a while and I'm reminded as to how old I really am.
SY, Darren and Tristan came back last night. However, Tristan, due to lack of sleep refused to get up this morning and thus SY was late going to work. I know cause I had to drive her there in a hurry. Not so fun nor recommended if you've got two kids sitting in their child restraints backseat.
After dropping everyone off, it was time to head down to dad's office. Why oh why does everyone think that I can pull off miracles with the computer is beyond me. I got bombarded by questions once I arrived and it didn't stop till I left, promising to return another day with the necessary spare parts to finish up.
Got the product, and now, it's sitting in the car, waiting to be photographed. I sure hope I've got the time to do it. Added Y to my MSN as well. We might be having a movie outing next week. We'll just have to see how it goes.
Sunday, August 29, 2004
Cool factor
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Biting off more than one can chew
Have I bitten off too much? Work has been pretty crazy the past couple of days. Cat High is pretty demanding but to top it off with a porta right afterwards? Geez.
No wonder I slept all day.
I've been putting off too many things due to procrastination. Now it's all catching up. I need 48 hours a day and no sleep. That way, I might get things done better, see the people I want to see and spend time with who I choose to.
The 1Ds is getting craploads of boogers on the CMOS. I don't think it's because I've not looked after it. Contrary to that. I've hardly used the thing at all. Most of the time, I still rely on the 10D and it's pretty clear of boogers save for 1 or 2 small ones that don't really affect anything.
Ah well. Lugged all the equipment back to the studio after the shoot last night. My car feels like it handles way better now that the load's off.
I found my Earl Klugh/Bob James CD. Been listening to track 2 ever since. Boy that track certainly makes me feel good again.
I guess I've been a little too caught up with my own stuff and work lately. I feel that I've been neglecting a few people. Like I said, I need more hours in a day. This sucks. Our days are too short, our lives are too short. There's never enough time. Oh how I wish I could turn back the clock!
No wonder I slept all day.
I've been putting off too many things due to procrastination. Now it's all catching up. I need 48 hours a day and no sleep. That way, I might get things done better, see the people I want to see and spend time with who I choose to.
The 1Ds is getting craploads of boogers on the CMOS. I don't think it's because I've not looked after it. Contrary to that. I've hardly used the thing at all. Most of the time, I still rely on the 10D and it's pretty clear of boogers save for 1 or 2 small ones that don't really affect anything.
Ah well. Lugged all the equipment back to the studio after the shoot last night. My car feels like it handles way better now that the load's off.
I found my Earl Klugh/Bob James CD. Been listening to track 2 ever since. Boy that track certainly makes me feel good again.
I guess I've been a little too caught up with my own stuff and work lately. I feel that I've been neglecting a few people. Like I said, I need more hours in a day. This sucks. Our days are too short, our lives are too short. There's never enough time. Oh how I wish I could turn back the clock!
Sleepy heads...
Slept all day...watch a little LOTR, Starsky n Hutch and then slept somemore...
Yup. That's what I did today. SY made fabbo chicken pie though. And I slept through Wendy's visit. Man, I must've been totally worn out after yesterday's shooting.
Spent most of the afternoon at Catholic High followed by porta at Sheraton Towers. I hate that carpark...damages my undercarriage when I leave it.
I still can't find my sunglasses. Which means that I've probably lost them. Damn. Looks like I gotta go out n get a new pair. That seriously sucks. Tomorrow's gonna be a pretty full day. Blading with Maine, Piotr, Juls n Raf in the morning followed by an MCS meet up later on.
Ah...I seriously need nicotine right about now. Guess I'll have to go take a walk.
Yup. That's what I did today. SY made fabbo chicken pie though. And I slept through Wendy's visit. Man, I must've been totally worn out after yesterday's shooting.
Spent most of the afternoon at Catholic High followed by porta at Sheraton Towers. I hate that carpark...damages my undercarriage when I leave it.
I still can't find my sunglasses. Which means that I've probably lost them. Damn. Looks like I gotta go out n get a new pair. That seriously sucks. Tomorrow's gonna be a pretty full day. Blading with Maine, Piotr, Juls n Raf in the morning followed by an MCS meet up later on.
Ah...I seriously need nicotine right about now. Guess I'll have to go take a walk.
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Reflections
Every day, every minute, every second draws us closer to death. If I was a doctor, and someone said to me, "Doctor, I'm dying" my reply would be "We're all dying". It's a rather pessimistic way of looking at life and living but I just realised that as we age, death looms just around the corner. Rather morbid thought at 3am I must say.
I radio's belching some music that I've no idea who it is composed or sung by. It just sounds good at this time. 3 empty coke cans sit on my coffee table. Boy am I addicted to it or what.
I was surprised that KopiTiam @ NUH did not have any eggs to serve this morning. I would think that of all places, KopiTiam would have plenty of stock. They must've swiped some home for their own consumption.
I've just completed watching The Twin Towers. It's pretty good. I am surprised that I didn't fancy watching the Trilogy in the cinema. There are a couple of movies that I'd want to watch though but they've come and gone. Oh well, I suppose I'll have to catch them on DVD. It rained heartily earlier this evening so now, the air is cool and fresh. Its freshness only spoilt by the smell of smoke emitting from the lighted tip of my cigarette.
A few lights on several apartment block are on here and there. I guess there are more people than me suffering from chronic insomnia. They're usually the same ones that remain on night after night. The air is cool preventing me from turning on the fan. I've got the balcony light on and that's the only light source that I'm typing this by. The laptop's screen does seem to be a little glaring though.
I feel that I'm at peace with myself. I haven't felt this relieved for quite a while. Darren's operation went smoothly without a hitch. That's a pretty good sign. Another note that I should make is that his ultrasound scan turned out negative for a hole in the heart but positive for narrowing arteries around the heart and thus the murmour that was heard by the anesthesist.
Vanilla ice-cream with milo powder on top. That's my latest concoction for dessert. Tastes wonderful. I haven't enjoyed a good dessert in a while and I'm thus indulging myself for the time being. Of course, a can of root beer right now would be perfect as well but I suppose I can't have the cake and eat it...or can I?
I've been pretty isolated for the past couple of days. Probably because I'm stressed out by the fact that Darren's gone for surgery. I saw some other kids in PICU which stands for Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. I can only try to imagine what the parents of those kids must be going through keeping toil day and night. How fragile life is.
The breeze right now is wonderful. I'm drifting to thoughts of the time I spend in Vancouver and going speedboating at horseshoe bay with Jason. Those were the days. My memories of the place dart back and forth since it has been more than 10 years since then.
I have little memories of Perth though...probably because the place was so boring that I almost died. I must say though, that I did enjoy the semester I was there, staying in student housing @ Mt Lawley campus, being with a bunch of rather crazy pals.
I do remember with great detail, the time I spent the whole night at Brian's 7-11 branch in Canada, and immediately after that, the next morning, we drove to Whistler and had a brilliant day of skiing. It was rather tiring at the end of the day when we had to make the 2+ hour drive back home though, remembering that we didn't sleep the night before. We kicked ass on the black diamond slope though, tackling the moguls with adrenaline-rushed enthusiasm.
Ah...to be skiing again. Well, the next best thing here to do is to go roller-blading. Dammit if I can't find my sunglasses though.
I radio's belching some music that I've no idea who it is composed or sung by. It just sounds good at this time. 3 empty coke cans sit on my coffee table. Boy am I addicted to it or what.
I was surprised that KopiTiam @ NUH did not have any eggs to serve this morning. I would think that of all places, KopiTiam would have plenty of stock. They must've swiped some home for their own consumption.
I've just completed watching The Twin Towers. It's pretty good. I am surprised that I didn't fancy watching the Trilogy in the cinema. There are a couple of movies that I'd want to watch though but they've come and gone. Oh well, I suppose I'll have to catch them on DVD. It rained heartily earlier this evening so now, the air is cool and fresh. Its freshness only spoilt by the smell of smoke emitting from the lighted tip of my cigarette.
A few lights on several apartment block are on here and there. I guess there are more people than me suffering from chronic insomnia. They're usually the same ones that remain on night after night. The air is cool preventing me from turning on the fan. I've got the balcony light on and that's the only light source that I'm typing this by. The laptop's screen does seem to be a little glaring though.
I feel that I'm at peace with myself. I haven't felt this relieved for quite a while. Darren's operation went smoothly without a hitch. That's a pretty good sign. Another note that I should make is that his ultrasound scan turned out negative for a hole in the heart but positive for narrowing arteries around the heart and thus the murmour that was heard by the anesthesist.
Vanilla ice-cream with milo powder on top. That's my latest concoction for dessert. Tastes wonderful. I haven't enjoyed a good dessert in a while and I'm thus indulging myself for the time being. Of course, a can of root beer right now would be perfect as well but I suppose I can't have the cake and eat it...or can I?
I've been pretty isolated for the past couple of days. Probably because I'm stressed out by the fact that Darren's gone for surgery. I saw some other kids in PICU which stands for Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. I can only try to imagine what the parents of those kids must be going through keeping toil day and night. How fragile life is.
The breeze right now is wonderful. I'm drifting to thoughts of the time I spend in Vancouver and going speedboating at horseshoe bay with Jason. Those were the days. My memories of the place dart back and forth since it has been more than 10 years since then.
I have little memories of Perth though...probably because the place was so boring that I almost died. I must say though, that I did enjoy the semester I was there, staying in student housing @ Mt Lawley campus, being with a bunch of rather crazy pals.
I do remember with great detail, the time I spent the whole night at Brian's 7-11 branch in Canada, and immediately after that, the next morning, we drove to Whistler and had a brilliant day of skiing. It was rather tiring at the end of the day when we had to make the 2+ hour drive back home though, remembering that we didn't sleep the night before. We kicked ass on the black diamond slope though, tackling the moguls with adrenaline-rushed enthusiasm.
Ah...to be skiing again. Well, the next best thing here to do is to go roller-blading. Dammit if I can't find my sunglasses though.
Sunday, August 22, 2004
Malpractices
Doctors. If it's not one thing, it's another.
It began with a saccral dimple. It then moved to MRIs and Chromozome counts. Now, it's hernia and a heart murmur. Will these 'discoveries' never end?
I seem to have lost faith in our public healthcare. Perhaps, now a second or third opinion might be in order. Doctors here are no cajuns. I feel that all they care about is their own malpractice coverage. Well, if you live in a country of mercenaries, what else can you expect?
Perhaps the government should review it's public healthcare system. And the hippocratic oath? Here's it's hypocritical alright. Damn it all.
The weather's hot tonight. When will it all end?
It began with a saccral dimple. It then moved to MRIs and Chromozome counts. Now, it's hernia and a heart murmur. Will these 'discoveries' never end?
I seem to have lost faith in our public healthcare. Perhaps, now a second or third opinion might be in order. Doctors here are no cajuns. I feel that all they care about is their own malpractice coverage. Well, if you live in a country of mercenaries, what else can you expect?
Perhaps the government should review it's public healthcare system. And the hippocratic oath? Here's it's hypocritical alright. Damn it all.
The weather's hot tonight. When will it all end?
Saturday, August 21, 2004
Haircuts
SY now looks like Dr Lilly Neo with her new haircut. I look like an NSF boy, fresh out of boot camp. It's refreshing but I'd probably use too much shampoo the first couple of times.
The dude that cut my hair, while claiming to have 20 years experience, tells me that it's nicer after the cut because it's got shape now. Well, the cut cost me $10 and for the amount of hair shaved off, I think it's pretty worth it.
My camp's RSM would be proud of me right now. My hair's probably shorter than his. Too bad I'm only due in for reservist in November.
Picked up Tristan's parcel from the Post Office at Westmall today. I never had a parcel delivered to me when I was 3 years old. It's amazing what kids get nowadays. There's a crescent moon tonight. The kids love hanging out at the garden staring at it.
Sis has got a bad throat. She's walking around with a surgical mask on to prevent what she thinks might be a virus from spreading to the kids and everyone around. She looks weird with it on.
Met up with Juls last night for a coffee at Toh Yi. Had quite an interesting talk with him. Will probably go rollerblading with them next weekend if I'm free. Well...that's about it for now. I'll see if I can think of something else to write about later..
FreeSpirit
The dude that cut my hair, while claiming to have 20 years experience, tells me that it's nicer after the cut because it's got shape now. Well, the cut cost me $10 and for the amount of hair shaved off, I think it's pretty worth it.
My camp's RSM would be proud of me right now. My hair's probably shorter than his. Too bad I'm only due in for reservist in November.
Picked up Tristan's parcel from the Post Office at Westmall today. I never had a parcel delivered to me when I was 3 years old. It's amazing what kids get nowadays. There's a crescent moon tonight. The kids love hanging out at the garden staring at it.
Sis has got a bad throat. She's walking around with a surgical mask on to prevent what she thinks might be a virus from spreading to the kids and everyone around. She looks weird with it on.
Met up with Juls last night for a coffee at Toh Yi. Had quite an interesting talk with him. Will probably go rollerblading with them next weekend if I'm free. Well...that's about it for now. I'll see if I can think of something else to write about later..
FreeSpirit
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Forsan miseros meliora sequentur
I've read in books about parenting, fathers having the feeling of loss and neglect after a child is born. It's never been evident to me until now. I stay over at the MIL's and yet, SY chooses to ignore me most of the night. Well, it's either ignore me or dump the kid on my lap while she enjoys a round of ice-cream.
It's not that I don't want to take care of Darren but the fact of the matter is, I feel that we should do it together and not one at a time parenting. Anyway, we went to watch "The Stepford Wives" and I must say, that I was quite entertained if not for the fact that GV at Marina South totally sucks now. You'd have to walk a huge round just to get to the damn cinema and even so, the signs were inadequate.
I was pretty ticked off by the fact that it was such a long walk, and the fact that we got lost since I parked at Pan Pacific Hotel side and it takes a fucking hike to timbuctoo in order to get access to MS shopping centre from Pan Pac Hotel. I then decided to move the friggin car instead. I feel that patrons should be warned at entry or at the carpark that it would take a fucking long walk to reach the shopping centre even though it's the same fucking carpark in the same fucking building.
I've not stepped into MS for some time and will probably not do so again for a while to come. The MC and/or contractor should at least have that half a brain to allow patrons walking space in between renovation sites. Obviously, whoever came up with the idea of the renovation and implemented it doesn't have any common sense at all. No wonder the mall's deserted.
Worrying about being late for the movie, I had to settle for a quick bite at Burger King which incidentally, is not my favourite fast food joint. Their fries suck and they really need to work on their front counter staff's skills. MacDonald's is way more efficient. One up for the big boys. That in itself already began to show signs of an evening that wasn't meant to be enjoyable for me.
At least the movie was entertaining. If nothing else was. Maine SMSed me during the movie and I didn't return the call till after. Turns out, she's got someone asking her out on a date tomorrow. She's so worried about the date tomorrow and the disaster that will ensue. Well, my advice is to bite the bullet and take things one step at a time. Well, that's not my entire solution to her. I shan't blog it so only she and I and probably Manda know about it for the time being.
Yeah I'm a big fan of latin quotes. So what? Everyone needs a vice or two. Go figure.
It's fucking hot and I really do not like staying over at MIL's. I just feel uncomforatable here. That's all. My keyboard is beginning to fuck up since I'm down to using the ultra-portable to blog. My notebook seems to be having trouble connecting to the wireless network that exists here. Obviously it wasn't set up by me.
There comes a time, when a man feels so neglected that his sense of belonging disappears and he just wants to be left completely alone. I think I'm feeling one of those times. Yes, I love getting all the attention. So what? I'm selfish and conceited. Big deal.
Well, it looks like everyone wants to sleep now and the pressure on me to sleep as well is mounting. I hate this feeling. I hate being here. I hate everything. Ah...complaints complaints.
Well, I'm sorry if you have to read it but this is just my fucked up mood at the moment.
LostSpirit
It's not that I don't want to take care of Darren but the fact of the matter is, I feel that we should do it together and not one at a time parenting. Anyway, we went to watch "The Stepford Wives" and I must say, that I was quite entertained if not for the fact that GV at Marina South totally sucks now. You'd have to walk a huge round just to get to the damn cinema and even so, the signs were inadequate.
I was pretty ticked off by the fact that it was such a long walk, and the fact that we got lost since I parked at Pan Pacific Hotel side and it takes a fucking hike to timbuctoo in order to get access to MS shopping centre from Pan Pac Hotel. I then decided to move the friggin car instead. I feel that patrons should be warned at entry or at the carpark that it would take a fucking long walk to reach the shopping centre even though it's the same fucking carpark in the same fucking building.
I've not stepped into MS for some time and will probably not do so again for a while to come. The MC and/or contractor should at least have that half a brain to allow patrons walking space in between renovation sites. Obviously, whoever came up with the idea of the renovation and implemented it doesn't have any common sense at all. No wonder the mall's deserted.
Worrying about being late for the movie, I had to settle for a quick bite at Burger King which incidentally, is not my favourite fast food joint. Their fries suck and they really need to work on their front counter staff's skills. MacDonald's is way more efficient. One up for the big boys. That in itself already began to show signs of an evening that wasn't meant to be enjoyable for me.
At least the movie was entertaining. If nothing else was. Maine SMSed me during the movie and I didn't return the call till after. Turns out, she's got someone asking her out on a date tomorrow. She's so worried about the date tomorrow and the disaster that will ensue. Well, my advice is to bite the bullet and take things one step at a time. Well, that's not my entire solution to her. I shan't blog it so only she and I and probably Manda know about it for the time being.
Yeah I'm a big fan of latin quotes. So what? Everyone needs a vice or two. Go figure.
It's fucking hot and I really do not like staying over at MIL's. I just feel uncomforatable here. That's all. My keyboard is beginning to fuck up since I'm down to using the ultra-portable to blog. My notebook seems to be having trouble connecting to the wireless network that exists here. Obviously it wasn't set up by me.
There comes a time, when a man feels so neglected that his sense of belonging disappears and he just wants to be left completely alone. I think I'm feeling one of those times. Yes, I love getting all the attention. So what? I'm selfish and conceited. Big deal.
Well, it looks like everyone wants to sleep now and the pressure on me to sleep as well is mounting. I hate this feeling. I hate being here. I hate everything. Ah...complaints complaints.
Well, I'm sorry if you have to read it but this is just my fucked up mood at the moment.
LostSpirit
Manga Madness
I'm now watching "Ghost in a Shell" at the moment. Pretty unique show. I've kinda figured that the Wachowski Brothers got the idea for the plugs and wires going into Neo's head. And of course all the weapons and shit.
Dropped Tristan off in school today, followed by MIL and SIL at the Eye Centre. I don't expect them back till about 6pm. SY's gonna go watch a movie with me tonight. The last movie we watched together was Spiderman 2. Been a while since we've gone for a movie together.
Anyway, I seriously gotta admire Japanese artwork. The translation sucks and sounds like they're trying too hard so make their characters sound cool. I guess to a certain extent, that's what makes the show a little on the adolescent side as with all cartoons/manga.
I did enjoy Akira tremendously though. I felt that it was a little too psychadelic and really a sensory overdose but it's still a good film. I'm surprised to find an October 2002 copy of FHM US Edition in KA's room. Didn't figure him for an FHM reader.
Ah well, looks can be deceiving and I've been deceived plenty of times.
FreeSpirit
Dropped Tristan off in school today, followed by MIL and SIL at the Eye Centre. I don't expect them back till about 6pm. SY's gonna go watch a movie with me tonight. The last movie we watched together was Spiderman 2. Been a while since we've gone for a movie together.
Anyway, I seriously gotta admire Japanese artwork. The translation sucks and sounds like they're trying too hard so make their characters sound cool. I guess to a certain extent, that's what makes the show a little on the adolescent side as with all cartoons/manga.
I did enjoy Akira tremendously though. I felt that it was a little too psychadelic and really a sensory overdose but it's still a good film. I'm surprised to find an October 2002 copy of FHM US Edition in KA's room. Didn't figure him for an FHM reader.
Ah well, looks can be deceiving and I've been deceived plenty of times.
FreeSpirit
45 minutes past 9am
Fat lady's at it again. Or at least her car's at it again. Every morning since I can remember, her car alarm goes off. It's not the usual electronic siren as well. It's her horn that goes beep beep beep.
I'm awakened by 2-stroke engines clacking as the rider speeds out of the carpark. A car horn goes off occasionally. I think to myself, don't these people know the meaning of peace and quiet? Maybe I should just get into my car and blast Usher at full volume.
I'm supposed to be at SY's mom's place in a couple of hours. God, I really don't feel like leaving my sanctuary. I gotta get my tube amp fixed. I can only listen to music at the most miniscule volumes lest the distortions come in and grate my ears.
My new coffee table's full of coke cans. Well, at least they're not beer cans. Unfortunately, I'll have to return the Motorola V80 today. I kinda like the phone and have gotten used to it. But it's okay. I still have my trusty V878. I've been let down by Nokia too many times in different ways to bother about the fact that everyone says that they make good phones. Okay, so I'm sour about the fact that I didn't get the job there. So what?
Moira Kelly looked dead good back in 1994. She still looked okay in 1999's West Wing but they made her look so much like an 'auntie' that honestly, she's not all that attractive anymore. Movies like "With Honors" and "St Elmo's Fire" always reminded me of the time I had in Uni of Oregon. Too bad it didn't last as long as I wanted it to.
They don't make movies like they used to. I feel that the current movies lineup lacks 'coming of age' movies. Stuff like "The Breakfast Club", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" etc. Well, the 80's and early 90's were times that new genres of movies were defined.
I'd say that the this decade is the decade of TV serials and Mini-Series. Shows such as "E.R.", "Boston Public", "The Practice", "Sex and the City", "The West Wing", "Band of Brothers" etc.
They're funny, they're witty, they're emotional, they've got a great cast and crew and they're well written and filmed. What more can I ask for? Free entertainment except foe a couple of them which are cable.
I look out at the world from my glass managerie and wonder. What's everyone thinking of and doing right at this instant? I guess humans are so diversified that I really doubt that two people are the same or share the same thoughts. Sure you might agree on something with someone but there're bound to be variations in both perception and thought.
Hmm...My LuoHan is hungry. Time to go feed it.
FreeSpirit
I'm awakened by 2-stroke engines clacking as the rider speeds out of the carpark. A car horn goes off occasionally. I think to myself, don't these people know the meaning of peace and quiet? Maybe I should just get into my car and blast Usher at full volume.
I'm supposed to be at SY's mom's place in a couple of hours. God, I really don't feel like leaving my sanctuary. I gotta get my tube amp fixed. I can only listen to music at the most miniscule volumes lest the distortions come in and grate my ears.
My new coffee table's full of coke cans. Well, at least they're not beer cans. Unfortunately, I'll have to return the Motorola V80 today. I kinda like the phone and have gotten used to it. But it's okay. I still have my trusty V878. I've been let down by Nokia too many times in different ways to bother about the fact that everyone says that they make good phones. Okay, so I'm sour about the fact that I didn't get the job there. So what?
Moira Kelly looked dead good back in 1994. She still looked okay in 1999's West Wing but they made her look so much like an 'auntie' that honestly, she's not all that attractive anymore. Movies like "With Honors" and "St Elmo's Fire" always reminded me of the time I had in Uni of Oregon. Too bad it didn't last as long as I wanted it to.
They don't make movies like they used to. I feel that the current movies lineup lacks 'coming of age' movies. Stuff like "The Breakfast Club", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" etc. Well, the 80's and early 90's were times that new genres of movies were defined.
I'd say that the this decade is the decade of TV serials and Mini-Series. Shows such as "E.R.", "Boston Public", "The Practice", "Sex and the City", "The West Wing", "Band of Brothers" etc.
They're funny, they're witty, they're emotional, they've got a great cast and crew and they're well written and filmed. What more can I ask for? Free entertainment except foe a couple of them which are cable.
I look out at the world from my glass managerie and wonder. What's everyone thinking of and doing right at this instant? I guess humans are so diversified that I really doubt that two people are the same or share the same thoughts. Sure you might agree on something with someone but there're bound to be variations in both perception and thought.
Hmm...My LuoHan is hungry. Time to go feed it.
FreeSpirit
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
3 Meals a Day
Mom always told me to eat right. "Eat right". I've no real idea what that includes. Anyway, I totally pigged out today. I skipped breakfast...who doesn't on occasion anyway, right?
I had lunch at about 4pm which consisted of Swensen's Fish n' Chips, sauteed mushrooms, calamari rings and ended with an absolutely fabulous topless 5 ice-cream. At 7pm, I was at SY's mom's place and had a huge bowl of homemade Laksa.
It's now 10.30pm and I feel like a couple of eggs and luncheon meat with bread. Am I totally pigging out or what???? Dang...something's seriously making me hungry.
I'm now vegetating on my couch, watching Dave on LD. It's pretty much a feel-good movie and it never fails to make me feel good. It's even got Arnold Schwarzenegger in a cameo appearance. And to think that Arnie is now Governor of California. Another Ronald Reagan in the making perhaps?
I'm surprised Clint Eastwood issn't running for president come november.
Kerry or Bush? Personally, I'd prefer a Democrat in the house. Clinton was pretty good, until mucked up by Monica. Republicans tend to be over-aggressive on defence. But I suppose their arguement would be, the best defence is a good offence.
But then Senetor Kerry doesn't look very presidential...more like a horse if you ask me. Lacks charisma. Reminds me a little too much of the Prince of Wales. Anyway, enough politics! People are gonna start saying that I should mind my business and keep an eye on what's going on at home instead.
I hate home theatres!! One minute, the voices are soft as hell which makes it almost impossible for me to hear, the next minute, the full 150-piece orchestra is blaring their french horns, clarinets, oboes and cornets in my ears! And to think that with the projector, I can only watch LDs after dark. Darn it...
I suppose I'll have to try keeping the doors closed in order to keep the peace around the neighbourhood. I doubt I'd ever watch an action movie past 10pm. I haven't read the papers in ages. Took 1 look today at yesterday's Streats and found that Lee Hsien Loong has taken over the office of the Prime Minister of Singapore. I'll join everyone in sending him my regards and congradulating him on the position. I do like to note, however, that his speaking skills or perhaps his speachess could do with improvement.
He is articulate but still lacks the charisma.
Ahh...time to go to the kitchen and start cooking!
FreeSpirit
I had lunch at about 4pm which consisted of Swensen's Fish n' Chips, sauteed mushrooms, calamari rings and ended with an absolutely fabulous topless 5 ice-cream. At 7pm, I was at SY's mom's place and had a huge bowl of homemade Laksa.
It's now 10.30pm and I feel like a couple of eggs and luncheon meat with bread. Am I totally pigging out or what???? Dang...something's seriously making me hungry.
I'm now vegetating on my couch, watching Dave on LD. It's pretty much a feel-good movie and it never fails to make me feel good. It's even got Arnold Schwarzenegger in a cameo appearance. And to think that Arnie is now Governor of California. Another Ronald Reagan in the making perhaps?
I'm surprised Clint Eastwood issn't running for president come november.
Kerry or Bush? Personally, I'd prefer a Democrat in the house. Clinton was pretty good, until mucked up by Monica. Republicans tend to be over-aggressive on defence. But I suppose their arguement would be, the best defence is a good offence.
But then Senetor Kerry doesn't look very presidential...more like a horse if you ask me. Lacks charisma. Reminds me a little too much of the Prince of Wales. Anyway, enough politics! People are gonna start saying that I should mind my business and keep an eye on what's going on at home instead.
I hate home theatres!! One minute, the voices are soft as hell which makes it almost impossible for me to hear, the next minute, the full 150-piece orchestra is blaring their french horns, clarinets, oboes and cornets in my ears! And to think that with the projector, I can only watch LDs after dark. Darn it...
I suppose I'll have to try keeping the doors closed in order to keep the peace around the neighbourhood. I doubt I'd ever watch an action movie past 10pm. I haven't read the papers in ages. Took 1 look today at yesterday's Streats and found that Lee Hsien Loong has taken over the office of the Prime Minister of Singapore. I'll join everyone in sending him my regards and congradulating him on the position. I do like to note, however, that his speaking skills or perhaps his speachess could do with improvement.
He is articulate but still lacks the charisma.
Ahh...time to go to the kitchen and start cooking!
FreeSpirit
3am...
It is now 3am in the morning but I can't for the life of me fall asleep. My mind is very active right now and it's a little overwhelmed by numerous thoughts. I've just finished my staple diet of eggs and pork luncheon meat.
Maine was really bored at school today. I can understand her boredom because I felt pretty much the same way when they started teaching me about webpage design and authoring back in Uni. I had already designed a webpage at the time and knew the fundamentals of the world wide web. I guess she'll just have to bear with it for a while.
The HIDs on the car now rocks! I love night driving once again heh...
Mandy's a really fun and funky person to hang out with. She really knows how to enjoy by making fun of herself and yakking to people around her. The model that was supposed to shoot tomorrow night called up to cancel the shoot since he had to "Tone up his body first" in order to better prepare himself. I definitely do not have the discipline to do something like that. Hence, I am not a model. HaHaHa!
I explained to SY the reasons why I can't carry a credit card. It's not so much that I can't get one but rather the fact that I shouldn't get one. My first reason is that it's too much hassle to have to pay for something using a credit card, then have to write out another check to pay the credit card bill. If I forget, I incur late charges and additional interest.
The second reason is that I purchase items based on affordability. If I can buy something outright, it's affordable. With a credit card and a credit limit that makes most day-to-day items and gadgets that I want buyable. I tend to have a bad habit of not thinking about the product's worth, or the interest that would accumulate if I don't pay the bill then the statement comes in. I believe that most people whom suffer from credit card debts probably have the same problem as I do, but they won't admit it.
Since I've admitted it, I believe that resisting the ability to hold a credit card would relieve me of the burden (and worry) thereafter. I can see the uses of a credit card, however, but I've lived without one for many years and I don't think that not having one now would be that much of a disadvantage. Besides, I can keep track of my expenditures clearly as well. I might perhaps keep 1 card and cancel the rest.
Well, now that my stomach is full, I think that my eyelids are beginning to slowly come down real hard and shut with a loud clang. I'm typing this in between moments of utter and complete state of comatose. It's a pretty warm night so I guess I might just turn on the air-conditioner.
FreeSpirit
Maine was really bored at school today. I can understand her boredom because I felt pretty much the same way when they started teaching me about webpage design and authoring back in Uni. I had already designed a webpage at the time and knew the fundamentals of the world wide web. I guess she'll just have to bear with it for a while.
The HIDs on the car now rocks! I love night driving once again heh...
Mandy's a really fun and funky person to hang out with. She really knows how to enjoy by making fun of herself and yakking to people around her. The model that was supposed to shoot tomorrow night called up to cancel the shoot since he had to "Tone up his body first" in order to better prepare himself. I definitely do not have the discipline to do something like that. Hence, I am not a model. HaHaHa!
I explained to SY the reasons why I can't carry a credit card. It's not so much that I can't get one but rather the fact that I shouldn't get one. My first reason is that it's too much hassle to have to pay for something using a credit card, then have to write out another check to pay the credit card bill. If I forget, I incur late charges and additional interest.
The second reason is that I purchase items based on affordability. If I can buy something outright, it's affordable. With a credit card and a credit limit that makes most day-to-day items and gadgets that I want buyable. I tend to have a bad habit of not thinking about the product's worth, or the interest that would accumulate if I don't pay the bill then the statement comes in. I believe that most people whom suffer from credit card debts probably have the same problem as I do, but they won't admit it.
Since I've admitted it, I believe that resisting the ability to hold a credit card would relieve me of the burden (and worry) thereafter. I can see the uses of a credit card, however, but I've lived without one for many years and I don't think that not having one now would be that much of a disadvantage. Besides, I can keep track of my expenditures clearly as well. I might perhaps keep 1 card and cancel the rest.
Well, now that my stomach is full, I think that my eyelids are beginning to slowly come down real hard and shut with a loud clang. I'm typing this in between moments of utter and complete state of comatose. It's a pretty warm night so I guess I might just turn on the air-conditioner.
FreeSpirit
Saturday, August 14, 2004
On the road
I'm now sitting along Orchard road, soaking in the sights. Motorola's having a roadshow here at the moment and I'm logged in via 802.11b.
Unfortunately, I believe that they'ce started a little early and the crowd's not exactly here yet. Given the opportunity to suggest, I'd suggest that they'd start from 2pm all the way to 6pm. Afterall, most are either still at work, sleeping off the alcohol from last night's partying or just bumming at home.
The hustle and bustle of Orchard Rd will not really hit its peak until about 4pm on a Saturday anyway.
Been up almost all night working on the three things mentioned previously. Obviously, I'm a little too concussed to really remember what they are.
Well, gotta make this blog a short one. People are beginning to wonder what I'm doing typing on the laptop and are poking their busybody heads to have a peek.
Besides, this is an unsecure/unencrypted connection and I'm at one of the busiest places in Singapore at the moment. Good opportunity to hijack and be hijacked :P
Definitely From the Road, FreeSpirit
Unfortunately, I believe that they'ce started a little early and the crowd's not exactly here yet. Given the opportunity to suggest, I'd suggest that they'd start from 2pm all the way to 6pm. Afterall, most are either still at work, sleeping off the alcohol from last night's partying or just bumming at home.
The hustle and bustle of Orchard Rd will not really hit its peak until about 4pm on a Saturday anyway.
Been up almost all night working on the three things mentioned previously. Obviously, I'm a little too concussed to really remember what they are.
Well, gotta make this blog a short one. People are beginning to wonder what I'm doing typing on the laptop and are poking their busybody heads to have a peek.
Besides, this is an unsecure/unencrypted connection and I'm at one of the busiest places in Singapore at the moment. Good opportunity to hijack and be hijacked :P
Definitely From the Road, FreeSpirit
Motoro Wha...???
I'm up to my ears in work and it's all my fault. I should definitely learn to under-promise and over-deliver. First rule of business. I gotta start the rules of business thingy. If not, I'm gonna end up just like the majority of businesses out there.
I still have 3 things to do after this. 1) Install Canon's PhotoRecord to print the stickers; 2) Install Motorola's phone software and 3) Edit Motorola's Ads into a single VCD/DVD.
Gawd...I'm already feeling a little sleepy and VERY hungy. Spent part of the day working on Cal's blog (to which I've link but he's yet to reciprocate). Maine is incredibly impatient when it comes to designing websites, blogs etc etc. I could almost feel her frustration through MSN.
She's probably frustrated also because her mobile phone is cut off.Ah well, you'll learn to live without one anyway. I remember not having a mobile or cellular phone until 1992. I bought it simply because I was on my own and it looked so cool to be able to walk around acting cool. But the phones back then were HUGE...and I mean huge!
Took the Jag out for a spin after picking up the ads from Christine. She needs them done by sunday which is actually tomorrow. Oh well, obviously I need to get some sleep soon or else I'm so gonna zombue tomorrow.
FreeSpirit
I still have 3 things to do after this. 1) Install Canon's PhotoRecord to print the stickers; 2) Install Motorola's phone software and 3) Edit Motorola's Ads into a single VCD/DVD.
Gawd...I'm already feeling a little sleepy and VERY hungy. Spent part of the day working on Cal's blog (to which I've link but he's yet to reciprocate). Maine is incredibly impatient when it comes to designing websites, blogs etc etc. I could almost feel her frustration through MSN.
She's probably frustrated also because her mobile phone is cut off.Ah well, you'll learn to live without one anyway. I remember not having a mobile or cellular phone until 1992. I bought it simply because I was on my own and it looked so cool to be able to walk around acting cool. But the phones back then were HUGE...and I mean huge!
Took the Jag out for a spin after picking up the ads from Christine. She needs them done by sunday which is actually tomorrow. Oh well, obviously I need to get some sleep soon or else I'm so gonna zombue tomorrow.
FreeSpirit
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