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X-japan - I.V.

2008-02-01T00:48:00.000+08:00

havent been posting in a while.
been busy haha.
i'll be back real soon.
Enjoy.

X Japan - I.V.

Needles are piercing through my skin
I'll tell you the feeling, what it's like
Is life just all about deception?
Please don't be a part of a fairy tale
But desire
To play with my own will
Should I trade, the breath of my life, for freedom?

In the rain
I'm calling you dear
Find my way
Can't you see me standing right here?
Feel my pain
Life's bleeding from fear
Find its place
I will give it straight from my veins

This never meant I can't sit by
They say as if it takes me somewhere
Just let me swallow this faith by injection
Like its rushing to my head, my love
I've played with this game before
To find, a piece of my true self, lost within

In the rain
I'm calling you dear
Find my way
Can't you see me standing right here?
Feel my pain
Life's bleeding from fear
Find its place
I will give it straight from my veins

I'm feeling my pain
Do you feel where it's been?
Can you cope with history, of the world?
When it's sad part of life
Can set the shadow's fade
Forever fade away

I'm calling you dear
Can't you see me standing right here?
Life's bleeding from fear
I will give it straight from my veins

In the rain
I'm calling you dear
Find my way
Can't you see me standing right here?
Feel my pain
Life's bleeding from fear
Find its place
I will give it straight from my veins

童年

2007-10-19T00:42:00.000+08:00

Hello world.
Its been fucken ages since I updated this blog of mine.
As usual, I was a little, or rather, very lazy to update.

Things have been rather hectic for me lately.
I'm feeling a lot of heat from my work.
I wonder if its me or what.
I'm just feeling the blues. jaded. etc etc etc.
Feeling emo sometimes.
Me mates point out the problem could be due to the fact that I've actually stopped smoking.
YES. YOU READ IT.
STOPPED SMOKING.
Not completely though.
I did went without cigarettes.
But with friends like these who offer me a cigarette everytime I see them.
Its hard. But can be done.
I don't know how long I can last. But I'll try.

It struck to me about the bads of smoking.
Kudos to Kevin. Who describe with great detail of the smoker's lungs. After his trip to bodyworks exibition.
And a friend's uncle. Who got hitted by stroke and is paralyzed. Struggling for the past 10 years in & out of hospital.
Economically, its unsustainable. 50% of my reason.
Another 50% was health problems.
It was a higher chance of getting stroke.
If hitted. I'll be dead.
Death is fine.
Whats bad is what if you don't die?
I don't want to be a burden to anyone in my life.

note: vicious mandy wants me to update my blog more often. As she does so pretty often too.

I met Kia Keong today.
He's a friend of our group since my secondary school days.
But he had some problems with some of us.
Some lan jiao problems lah.
That was a few years back. He went missing after that till today.
Its great to see him once again. He had this very bad mouth that always got him, & us into a lot of trouble back then.
But, let bygones be bygones.
He's still a friend after all that.
Afterall, we had the fate to know each other. No point holding grudges.
I'm happy the group thinks alike.
He has 2 kids already. Married.
Eldest is 3 years old. Liu Kai Le.
2nd one is 1.5 years old. Liu Ya Hsuan.
Nice names uh.
It makes me realise, how time flies.
8-9 years ago. We were talking about where to go "tonight".
Now, we(not including me) talking about children's education la, etc etc.
Everyone's getting married. Having children. Facing the problems of the modern society. The threat of inflation.
Gone were the days of xian charbor. chuey tai chi. pit tiu. Dumb. But it was great times.
Oh, when we were young.

Global Gathering is next week.
Shall be travelling up north.
Sander van doorn! Marcel Woods! Layo & Buswacka! Simian Mobile Disco!
WOOOO HOOOOO!
Will post the review, and pictures if I have.

My top 10 tracks currently
Pedro Delgado - Desperado
Sander van Doorn - Riff
BK & Ali Wilson - London Rock
Lock & Load - Who Else Could It Be (Ali Wilson Tekelec Remix)
Splittr - All Alone
Valentino Kanzyani - Paradox
Tom Wax & Boris Alexander - Wake ups (boris alexander mix)
Way Out West - The falls (Bedrock Remix)
Axel Karakasis - Madness
Bedrock - Heaven Scent

A mixture of new & old tracks, for my new mix. Watch it!

Funniest Seinfield Episode ever!!

Absolutely digging
X-Japan - Art of Life
Part 1 of 4
Follow the link to watch the rest of the parts.
Great music arrangement.

一人一半 (881)

2007-09-26T18:58:00.000+08:00

演唱：伍家辉云美鑫
词：小寒曲：范俊福

一人一半感情不散
一人一素故感情才会久

时光累积安静的泪滴
一心去追爱那么可贵

这样的人这样地等无
非是等个回应眼神
为爱反滚不及伤痕
甘心为你一身都浮沉

这样的人别笑我蠢
傻傻的心痛也不觉疼
就算天冷就算难残忍
等你想起这没用的人

一人一半感情不散
已经找到爱为何要离开

已经找到爱为何要离开

Time has come

2007-09-07T18:35:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Well, its time for a update ain't it?

Results are out!!!
Finally!!! after 3 long months of waiting, it was finally out.
Well, I cleared all my subjects, but not to my expectations. Which actually is kind of fucked up.
I was disappointed in myself, as in, the people which I taught for certain subjects when we were studying together scored better then me. I mean, whats going on with me?
I'm not trying to sound proud or what but, I considered the effort I put in for the year, and this is the result I get. You may fail or whatever and say I'm speaking bullshite but hey, for that amount of effort that I've input, I don't deserve that grade.
But look on the brightside, Its all foundation units and getting 2As for 2 foundation units only equates to 1 A on the degree. Well, try harder.
I shall remember this feeling, hopefully it'll spur me on next year.

I'm starting work already, as mentioned in my previous posts.
I'm currently working as a financial advisor representing Prudential. So if you guys wanna do some savings or cover your life, look for me :)
Why this line?
Its a work experience thats relevant to what I'm currently pursuing. Banking & Finance.
I believe that if I can sell insurance, I can sell anything. Its defnitely better then working my ass off in some retail shop. And I possess the relevant papers to work as banker. Except for the ChFP paper which I hope to take real soon.
I'm 2 years behind my peers of my age in society already. If I do not get a relevant job experience soon, how can I compete with the younger guys graduating at the same time as me?

I'm intending to take up another language soon. Most probably french. Nothing special. I like that language, and on the other hand, I wanna boost my resume.

Great news for the month is that LUNA SEA is having a concert. After so many fucking years, finally they're going to be back on stage together.
I can't go, because its in Japan. I hope they come up with an album for those who don't stay in Japan.

I've also booked my accomodation and tickets for Global Gathering in Malacca. We've got the villa, with 3-4 private rooms. And the best is, personal swimming pool. WOOOO!!
Time to get that tan back in my skin!

I'm scheduled to do a mixtape soon. Hopefully it'll be heard by the right ears. And something good might turn out.
3rd October. Watch this date.

LUNA SEA
GOD BLESS YOU
ONE NIGHT DEJAVU
2007.12.24
TOKYO DOME

one of my favourite concerts

BLUE TRANSPARENCY
LIVE @ TOKYO DOME 1995 - LUNATIC TOKYO
From the album 'LUNA SEA'

MOTHER
LIVE @ TOKYO DOME 1995 - LUNATIC TOKYO
From the album 'Mother'

Juventus: Back With A Vengeance

2007-08-16T00:08:00.000+08:00

Juventus: Back With A Vengeance

With just under two months remaining until the commencement of the 2007/08 Serie A season, and with the transfer window coming to a close, clubs all around Europe are putting the finishing touches to their squads for the upcoming season.

Italian champions Juventus, who found themselves competing in Italy’s second division last season due to a match-fixing scandal, have been a major focus in Italy: most Calcio fans - friends and foes - are intrigued as to how competitive they will be this season.

Having lost the likes of Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Emerson, Thuram, Ibrahimovic and Viera following their demotion to Serie B, Juventus clearly are a much weaker outfit than they were when they last played in the Serie A.

However with a new manager, new faces, and a good mix of young and older players, Juventus seem destined for success in the forthcoming season. Of course, suceess is subjective for them at the moment.

It is good for Calcio to have Juventus, along with Genoa and Napoli, back in Italy’s top-flight competition. Juve are a team who has always been known for their depth, quality and endeavor to succeed - the reasons behind them being so successful over their history!

With new manager Claudio Ranieri, fresh from a respectable 12th position with a struggling Parma side, the future looks bright for the Bianconeri. Any team in Europe would be affected by the loss of such a quality defence including Cannavaro, Zambrotta and Thuram.

However due to the fact that, along with losing their entire defence and various others, Juventus were relegated to Serie B, strengthening their squad whilst in the second division was not on Juve’s agenda. Promotion back to Serie A was their desired objective, and now that this objective has been achieved, Juventus have commenced re-strengthening their somewhat depleted squad.

Although this new “rebuilt” squad went down to Newcastle and Hamburg, and then scraped a draw against Sunderland before a mixed display against Inter Milan and Napoli, there have been signs that it might all be coming together. Roma proved to be the punching bags over the weekend, as Ranieri's boys hit five.

Suddenly, the team that was being called "spineless" has a formidable look to it. With more time, they will work even better as a team, so there is only one way things can go from here: onwards and upwards.

Juve have made some crucial signings over the summer, signing Grygera from Ajax, Andrade from Deportivo La Coruna, Salihamidzic from Bayern Munich, Almiron from Empoli, Tiago from Lyon and Iaquinta from Udinese, just to name a few. And when you add these names to the likes of Del Piero, Buffon, Camoranesi, Nedved, Chiellini and Trezeguet, there is no reason why Juventus won’t be able to compete with Inter Milan, Milan and to a lesser extent Roma, over a full season.

The likes of Grygera, Chiellini and Andrade will hopefully form the basis of the new Juve defence, and with Gigi Buffon between the sticks, it coud be a formidable defence given some time. The midfield has always been a major strength in the past, and with recent signings Tiago, Almiron and Salihamidzic, joining a World Champion in Camoranesi and the recently retired Czech international captain Nedved, Juventus most definitely will be able to compete with the better midfields in Italy.

With Del Piero and Trezeguet remaining loyal to the club, the attack is the only area in which Juventus have not been weakened. However, the signing of Iaquinta provides the Bianconeri with three world class options to play up front, something that really marks the world's top clubs. Then they also have quality cover in the form of Zalayeta and Palladino.

With a master-tactician in Claudio Ranieri and numerous influential new signings, Juventus have all that is required to be a successful football club.

The future is looking good, but there will be a few slips, and the fans will have to be patient so as to not turn on their players and coach every time it happens. How long it takes them to recapture the form required to win a Scudetto still remains unanswered, but it could well be a lot sooner than their rivals would like.

Source: Goal.com

Global Gathering's Line Up.

SUPERB!!!!

Anyone wanna go!??

Long Time No See

2007-07-25T16:48:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

It actually took me sometime to actually get off to update my blog.
getting a little lazy to update but then again, here am i.

Since my exams finished, I've been a little tad occupied with stuffs to which I deem as important to my ownself.

I was in China and HK during the second week of the month. Took some pictures, thought I might wanna share some of them.
I've uploaded some of them, not all, to Flickr, you can follow the link HERE

Well the trip was great. It was really an eye opener for me. Not to mention I bought a hell lot of stuffs in Hongkong. China isn't that bad, except for the spelling mistakes aplenty that makes your day and the regular spitting sound you can hear along the streets.
The food there was fantastic, my relatives are cool and friendly people. It was nice meeting them for the first time in my life. Every meal in China was around 8-9 course. In which I came back with a little bulge haha.
Meals were at restaurants 100% of the time and the best part was you can smoke at the table as you eat. I love it haha!

Hongkong was a blast. I made my way to most of the famous shops around in Hongkong. I was a little disappointed about the FIL & SillyThing boutique, as it was almost empty. Everything was snapped up by the resellers. Look on the bright side, I did got some stuff from UC. It was so fucking out of the way, as the shop was located in ChaiWan, which is like erm, going to Pasir Ris if you're a tourist staying in the town area.
Overall I really enjoyed the trip. Looking forward to my next time there but too bad my next destination is going to be either Taiwan again or Australia.

The next good thing that happened was the Sander van Doorn gig at ZOUK during June. One of my favourite DJ & producer. And he did not disappoint. The night was terrific! Its been a long time since I dance from 3am to 6am. The music was so damn good and pounding all the way till 6 in the morning.
Definitely my vote for gig of the year!!!

Yesterday 2 good friends of mine tied the knot, Alyssa & Scott. Alias Mr & Mrs Ng now lol.
Seeing your friends tying the knot is a really fresh feeling.
A feeling that I've begun to experience alot since I finished my national service.
Its a really good feeling. And I'm really happy to see my friends, settling down.
And feeling happy that they've found the other half to continue the remaing part of the journey.

January was Bryan.
April was Suresh.
Yesterday was Scott & Alyssa.
This coming sunday is Farid.
September is going to be Guoliang & Joey.
whats this? a race? LOL!

I've been busy trying to get my touch on mixing back recently, hopefully I'll be able to come up with a demo mix or what in the next week.
But I just don't like my CDJs. The pitch doesn't hold, or is it me? I don't seem to have such a problem with vinyls.
Or maybe its because I have a pair of lousy CDJs.
Maybe its time to upgrade. But its going to cost me 1 hell of a bomb.

October 27th is Global Gathering at the A'famosa resort in Melaka, Malaysia. Line up is yet to be confirmed. Its going to be released this coming 8th August. Anyone wanna go?

My Current hit list, a mix of old and new stuff.
Abel Ramos - Aquarius (Randy katana dubdown remix)
Abel Ramos - Atasco (Randy Katana remix)
Agoria - Radio City
Agoria - Sofa
A Paul - bang
Bedrock - Heaven Scent (Greg downey remix)
Wink - Higher state (Marco V remix)
Paul van dyk feat Jessica Sutta - White Lies (LA mix)
Divini & Warning - Chaib
Divini & Warning - Otrabanda
Dave Robertson & John Gurd Pres The Rendition - Our Execution
DJ Preach - Oxygen (Eric Sneo beatdisaster's remix)
Splitscreen - Boomblasta
D.Ramirez & Mark Knight - Columbian Soul
Marcel Woods - 3 Stortion
Rex Mundi - Perspective

and plenty of Mojado stuffs.

Addiction

2007-07-06T14:44:00.000+08:00

When one person's addiction to a certain substance gets too strong.
They usually result in very fierce reactions.

Brandon Conceicao says:
cheebye !!!!!!

残 zann 韓旭光 says:
smlj

Brandon Conceicao says:
somemone stole my iced lemon tea from the fridge

Brandon Conceicao says:
cheebye

残 zann 韓旭光 says:
CHEY

Brandon Conceicao says:
im gonna make a police report lor

Brandon Conceicao says:
kanina

残 zann 韓旭光 says:
hahahaa

残 zann 韓旭光 says:
classic dialogue

Brandon Conceicao says:
make sure life inprisonment

We'll be back

2007-07-03T00:39:00.000+08:00

Ole!
Its been more then a month since I've last updated this blog of mine.

Updates will come shortly as I'm busy currently. And previously lazy.
Busy with preparing myself which I deem good, and I shall not reveal for now.

Updates in the next few days.

doing the D.A.N.C.E.

2007-05-29T01:29:00.000+08:00

was at Justice & Busy P at Velvet on sat.

Its was a fucking great set by Justice, pretty similiar to last year's I Love Techno but Busy P was a little disappointing.
great warmup by Wayne from Juice. Thumbs up for Higher State. WOOT!
Justice played a lot of good tunes, not to mention 2 remixes of Waters of Nazareth, the Justice remix and Erol Elkann's dur dur remix. Kavinsky's testarossa autodrive (sebastiAn remix) was played twice too, once by Wayen and another by Justice himself, We are your Friends got the whole place singing along and not to mention D.A.N.C.E. but the bomb was when he dropped Rage's Killing in the name of. The vibe, just can't be explained by words...lol.

I know I shouldn't be clubbing since I have a last final paper on friday. But, its hard to battle it out with great music and given I missed the Raptures, I couldn't miss it anymore.

Just 1 more paper. And its all over!
Next gig: Ame & Dixion (Innervisions)

Vibrant futures

2007-05-23T17:33:00.000+08:00

Hello world.
Exams are almost over.
3 down, 2 to go.

Taking a break from the notes.
Surf a little net. Came across some nice pieces of news.

1st June: Ame 7 Dixion
2nd June: Hernan Cattaneo
16th June: Marco V
23rd June: SANDER VAN DOORN

Its some really good shiet.

But first,this saturday 26th may @ velvet underground.
ReadySetGlo with Justice and Busy P.
Sure to be packed.
But, how do we resist good music!?

I Love Techno 2006(I know its 2007 already but damn good set.)

Justice - D.A.N.C.E.(check out the tees inside)

Interview with Dave Clarke :: Skrufff.com

2007-05-15T17:53:00.000+08:00

Surfed the net the other day, read this piece of interesting article.

Reported by Olly @ Trackitdown on February 5, 2007

Some quotes from the article

“I’m feeling very optimistic and excited about the future of music, the dinosaurs are losing their stranglehold, the superstar DJ is dying and there is shitloads of great music out there. And Myspace enables artist to talk to artist unimpeded.”

“Vinyl is dead, there is no future on a sustainable commercial level,” he asserts

Skrufff (Jonty Skrufff): When was the last time you played an all vinyl set? And the last time you played a record in a club?

Dave Clarke:” About three years ago, maybe longer, it was for a boat party, they didn't have the budget for CD players, but that was a rare vinyl set as I’d formally stopped 6 months earlier. A lot of venues don't even have vinyl decks installed anymore either.”

Skrufff: What are the implications for the DJ world of vinyl disappearing?

Dave Clarke: “Adapt and survive is the message from evolution . . . that can also be applied to technology. Most DJs I know already have a lot of music on CD, so it's no great shakes, the losers will be the guys with their heads in their sand. For the past five years I have been gearing up to and implementing a digital solution, which means going from vinyl to CD so that all my music is then in the digital domain. Ecologically it also makes sense, I try to be as green as possible within the confines of my work, now I don't burn needless carbon tonnes carting around 30 kilos of vinyl every week. Vinyl is ecologically irresponsible, CDs are better and hard drives are better still on a weight and manufacturing basis. There’s no longer any need to have records driven around to stores or delivered by the postman. The winner is the environment and the DJ for having to learn new skills.”

Skrufff: Laptop programmes mean every DJ can beatmix perfectly and with not much effort these days, what impact is that process having on the role of the DJ?

Dave Clarke: “There were always skill-less DJs before, the ones that raise their hands after they pretend to EQ something or put beat-matched CDs in so they don't have to touch the pitch control and that won't change despite the democratisation of music technology. Some DJs talk gleefully about Ableton and some of those DJs couldn't mix before and now don't have too, but they are commercial and stand for nothing. Some other DJs are genuinely creating new musical soundscapes to get excited by. My personal choice is Serato because it allows seat of the pants mixing, Ableton in my eyes is a production tool and not a DJ tool.”

Skrufff: Digital downloading is transforming the music and club business incredibly quickly now, is the future of music free?

Dave Clarke: “That's a hard one, I still enjoy buying music even though I know that a lot of the money never makes it through to the artist, but increasingly I find I cannot find the music in a shop, even if I order it, so I buy it online. I don't believe music should be free, unless the artist wants that to happen. Music has a value. The artist has shown commitment and should be rewarded. If a bricklayer pirates music does he believe his own services should be provided for free? The downloading for free issue is down to the labels taking the piss financially for too long but ironically it's the artist who is also hurt.”

Source: Trackitdown.net

Your views?

Focal: Local

2007-04-22T03:33:00.000+08:00

Was at SESSIONS on friday.
What a way to destress after a week of hectic studying.

It was a great night.
Shufflers aplenty, great and appreciative people who were there for the music.
Well, the music was great definitely.
A mixture of new tunes and old classics should never be missed.
Met a lot of old friends there. People like Jask, Phyllis, Aldrin, Mykel just to name a few.
Main room was playing hiptothehop. Nothing spectacular. Whats new?
But I did see a lot of schoolmates there. But they were in the main room. Not much chance to mingle around.
An interesting exchange between me and a old friend of mine, whom I shall not name said this, very mean, yet very true statement when we were chatting during the gig.

"The difference between the people in the 2 rooms(phuture & zouk), is that the people here at phuture, are here for the music. Whereas on the other side, who knows?"

How god damn true. At least, thats what I seen with my own eyes.

I'm not trying to criticise or anything. As I strongly believe in the theory of "One man's meat, another man's poison."
But, do the people really love the music? Are they really there for the music?
Its a debatable question.
One can argue about having a great night out with familiar tunes dished out by the DJ. Nothing wrong.
One can also argue that people are there to get hooked? Are they there just to know girls? Or are just plain out to "jia bah". The definition, that I shall leave it to the reader if there are any.
The most important thing is, you enjoy your night out.

But...
We have the best club in Asia in the form of Zouk, but about 3/4 of our clubbing crowd, third class.
The unappreciative, close-minded majority crowd of us. Only able to accept what the radio plays and not opened to new sounds.
Well, end of the day, different people different taste.

Kevin Jackson anyone?

Last but not least...
Great job by Brandon, Ivan, Kenny and Lionel for the music. Top notch.
Thanks Jask for the invites.

topic 0

2007-04-13T22:56:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Exams are just looming around the corner, and I'm still preparing for it. Very busy!
Progress.
Maths - 70%
Stats - 90%
PBF - 50% (the rest are memorising ones, just read through only though.)
Econs - 50% (I thought I already understood the whole shit, until I attended the UOL external lecturer's lesson, everything back to squareONE. No lah, just need to answer more in depth lol.)
IR - ?% (Since IR is a debatable subject, and I'm roughly done with the concepts, all there's left is the knowledge of world issues.)

3rd April was Carson's birthday. Well we gave him a surprise at his house, all thanks to Mel's idea :). Ate some cake and we had the heartiest talk among all of us since a very long time ago. It was casual, some talk of their impending marriage ie; Guoliang, some out of this world stuff, and digging out each other's stupid past and laughing about it.
You know these kind of stuffs when you do when you were young, and looking back at what you did, its just deserves a good laugh.

There has been a lot of talk and criticism of the impending pay increase of singapore's goverment officials. Namely the ministers in our cabinet holding various appointments?
Is it worth the increase?
Is it the cause of the GST hike?
A superficial scan of the issue, you know, I'm not very good at this. I'm just posting my thoughts about it. I don't want to think too deep about this.
An increase in our minister's pay.
The Good
1) An anti-corruption move. With such a huge paycheck, there would be no incentives for corruption.
2) A heavier paycheck could pressure the various ministers to be more efficient, thus pushing individual government offices to work more efficiently. Think administration time.
3) Heavier paychecks could also mean ministers have more pressure to produce results. Think results as new government policies benefitting the mass public, changes to the social, education & welfare system.
The Bad
1) A bigger income gap? Considering Singapore has one of the biggest income gap in the region.(I think so, 42% ?)
2) Not a good move considering the psychological state of people from low income bracket. Could intensify their anti-government thoughts. Vote for WP? lol.
3) As what is happening now, people ranting about what good the increase would bring to the benefit of the mass public. Is there a need to increase? If there's no improvement in efficiency I probably think there would be a mass public outcry.
I haven't read about the Parliament meetings and the government's replies to the public outcry yet. I'm lazy.

Disclaimer: I'm just a newbie typing my thoughts. Just plain bullshit analysis of the issue. Please don't take it too seriously and don't take me to court. Please :(

The Current Hit list
Albert Vorne - Ares (Mac Zimms remix)
Andre Visor & Dark Moon - Beautiful People (Stoneface & Terminal remix)
Bedrock - Heaven Scent (Greg Downey remix)
Sasha - Xpander (Mark Norman remix)
Josh Wink - Higher State (Marco V remix)
Enmass - CQ (2007 remix)
Axel Karakasis - Liquid Lifeform
Axel Karakasis - Reset Settings
Axel Karakasis - Magnetic Digest
Axel Karakasis - Lovely head
Boriqua Tribez & Nihad - track 2
Umek - Faithful nights
Remo feat Chelonis r' Jones - Empire
Meck feat Dino - Feels like Home

and many many more.....

Some old school shite

stop motion

2007-03-27T21:02:00.000+08:00

2 awesome videos on stop motion

My Animated World

Drums & Piano

Week re:call

2007-03-25T17:03:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Revision classes have already begun.
I've finished attending my UOL revision class for International Relations by Dr.Chris Alden.
Whhat can I say.
He's a really good teacher.
He's very good with his concepts.
He's very clear in getting the idea across.
I've very much seen the light after attending his lessons.
Both from 1000HRS - 1700HRS.
Tiring it maybe, but well worth it.
And the money too.

Went for D.Ramirez last friday.
Dishing out what was expected.
It wasn't exceptionally good, but it wasn't bad either.
Just, better then average.

Another gig I attended was 2ManyDJs on friday.
What a MASSIVE set!
The first track probably killed everyone on the dancefloor.
Sounds of erol alkan , justice, soulwax, digitalism rolled out.
Remixes of BLUR, Nirvana, Killers got people singing along.
Just pure, madness.

I went to check my status on www.NS.sg a few days back.
I was lucky that I actually went to check my status.
I had to attempt IPPT before my birthday this year!
And I thought my IPPT window only opens after my birthday this year.
Fucking S1 TAN BOO BOY!
She told me only after my birthday next year will my IPPT window open.
I don't want to be fined for not taking IPPT man.
But then again, there's money dropping down from the skies above.
Who doesn't want to take it? :)

Went for my BMT mate Sorrace's wedding yesterday.
You know, its my first time going to an indian wedding.
It was really an eye opener to see their customs.
And everyone decked out in blingbling gold all over their necks.
"indian god incense", the random thumping of some drum and random blowing of the trumpet (sounds very experimental actually :P).
The food was, well actually not an eye opener because we were really expecting a curry meal. Haha.
But the best part was meeting up with BMT mates after nearly 8 months since we ORDed.
There wasn't alot of us present in the first place. Just a handful of us.
Very pleased to see Sorrace getting married. He's the first among the taurusONE to get hitched.
Fucking hell, WHO'S NEXT!!?? LOL!
We parted ways after the wedding, leaving only me, Yee Hsien, Kenny and Stephen.
We decided to head down to Vie Bar at Siglap for a few drinks.
Arh, the conversation was as everyone expected. BMT days, worklife (although I have none to begin with),you know lah, boy's stuff.

This week's gig pick would probably be Gareth Emery at ZOUK on friday.
Nothing beats having some trance stuff to round off a monthful of house.

Current playlist
Jullian Jeweil - Air Conditionne [Skryptom]
Nathan Fake - Outhouse (Valentino Kanzyani RMX) [Recycled Loops]
Phatzoo - Big Bash (Marco V Skip The Bleeps Mix) [In Charge]
Albert Vorne - Ares (Mac Zimms remix) [Armada]
Sonicvibe presents Vardran - Lightform (Chunky Funky mix) [Anjuna]
Activa - Genetix [Spinnin’]
Jamaster - A Bells Of Tiananmen (Airbase rmx) [Spinnin’]
Marcel Woods - Don’t Tar Me With The Same Brush [High Contrast]
Arctic Quest - Black Smoke [Armada]

The Good The Bad & The Queen - The Good The Bad & The Queen [Parlophone]
The Rakes - 10 New Messages [v2]

re:tune

2007-03-16T01:30:00.000+08:00

After almost a month of no classes.

A month of late night.

A month of waking up in the noon.

A month of studying frm late noon till midnights.

Yea, you can say all you want about good life and whateverfuckshitandidungiveaflyingdamn.

And lead the life of a normal person.

Monday is the start of revision classes.

Its time to retune the bio-clock.

The Good The Bad & The Queen

2007-03-14T22:12:00.000+08:00

Damon Albarn
Matt Tong
Paul Simonon
Tony Allen

Kingdom of Doom [Parlophone]

01 History Song
02 '80s Life
03 Northern Whale
04 Kingdom of Doom
05 Herculean
06 Behind the Sun
07 The Bunting Song
08 Nature Springs
09 A Soldier's Tale
10 Three Changes
11 Green Fields
12 The Good, the Bad and the Queen

Damon's voice makes me miss BLUR so much.

麻坡 300

2007-03-14T01:08:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Was working for the past week.
Yeah the IT Show at Suntec City.
Have you got your stuffs?
Busy like a bee during the show.
Sales was, brilliant. To the point that I couldn't believe it myself either.

Watched 300 yesterday.
The best show I've caught this year.
After Pursuit of Happiness.
Non stop action.
Non stop slashing.
Thats how epic movies should be made.

7 more weeks to my first paper.
And en route to revision.
International Relations.
How ah?

My current hit list
Pedro Delgardo - Desperado
Spiros Kaloumenos - Duel Face
Reaky - Fesko
Axel Karakasis - Radiogram
Axel Karakasis & Spiros Kaloumenos - Madness
Marko Nastic - Paradiso
Marco Bailey & Tom Hades - Kibuyi
Axel Karakasis - Pull The Trigger

All tracks by Omega Audio.

here's a video to share.

a blast of the past

2007-03-08T00:06:00.000+08:00

I was studyin at home the whole day.

Ok lah not really whole day I was pretty much distracted here and there.

Was looking through some old pictures that my mates and I took when we were younger.
And thinking how gay I was described in Liwei's blog by him.
I have decided to post some of his younger, pre-army pictures.

Domo!

A blast from the past.

Was surfing the net while taking a break from the notes.
Saw some stuff that I like.

GuruGuru

Undercover Records

Undercover Isetan Shinjuku.

Oh yeah I love the one on the left.

Now I know why my shopping lists never come to an end.

Damn.

Yours Truly, Angry Mob

2007-03-06T04:59:00.000+08:00

KAISER CHIEFS - YOURS TRULY, ANGRY MOB

Tracks:
01 Ruby
02 The Angry Mob
03 Heat Dies Down
04 Highroyds
05 Love's Not A Competition [But I'm Winning]
06 Thankyou Very Much
07 I Can Do It Without You
08 My Kind Of Guy
09 Everything Is Average Nowdays
10 Boxing Champ
11 Learnt My Lesson Well
12 Try Your Best
13 Retirement

B-Unique

Well, I like track 2 & 3
and especially track 9.

Plain right uh?

Everything is average nowadays.

深紅

2007-03-03T05:03:00.001+08:00

Hello world

weird time to blog uh.

was at Laurent Garnier's gig just now.
Great.
But not hard enough I guess.
Was with Mike, Andee, Moses and Lam-San.
And some of Mike's mates.
Was pretty housey at the start, went towards techno in the middle and I left when he start playing breaks.
Not a fan though of breaks lah.
We just need more pounding pounding techno music.

Would have stayed longer but all my mates were leaving.
Pointless to stay on right alone right haha.

I'm digging some old stuff to listen recently.

X-Japan - Kurenai

Kanji
紅
X
[作詞、作曲: YOSHIKI 編曲: X]

I could not look back,
you'd gone away from me
I felt my heart ache
I was afraid of following you
When I had looked at
the shadows on the wall
I started running into the night
to find the truth in me

嵐吹くこの街がお前を抱く
吹き抜ける風にさえ目を閉じる

お前は走りだす何かに追われるよう
俺が見えないのかすぐそばにいるのに

人波に消えて行く記憶の吐息
愛のない一人舞台もう耐えきれない
All of you in my memory is
still shining in my heart
すれ違う心は溢れる涙に濡れ

紅に染まったこの俺を
慰める奴はもういない

もう二度と届かないこの思い
閉ざされた愛に向かい
叫びつづける

お前は走りだす何かに追われるよう
俺が見えないのかすぐそばにいるのに

紅に染まったこの俺を
慰める奴はもういない

もう二度と届かないこの思い
閉ざされた愛に向かい
叫びつづける

紅に染まったこの俺を
慰める奴はもういない

Crying in deep red

Romanji
I could not look back,
you'd gone away from me
I felt my heart ache
I was afraid of following you
When I had looked at
the shadows on the wall
I started running into the night
to find the truth in me

arashi fuku kono machi ga omae wo daku
fukinukeru kaze ni sae me wo tojiru

omae wa hashiridasu nanika ni owareru you
ore ga mienai no ka sugu soba ni iru no ni

hitonami ni kiete yuku kioku no toiki
ai no nai hitori butai mou taekirenai
All of you in my memory is
still shining in my heart
sure chigau kokoro wa afureru namida nure

kurenai ni somatta kono ore wo
nagusameru yatsu wa mou inai

mou nido to todokanai kono omoi
tozasareta ai ni mukai
sakebi tsuzukeru

omae wa hashiridasu nanika ni owareru you
ore ga mienai no ka sugu soba ni iru no ni

kurenai ni somatta kono ore wo
nagusameru yatsu wa mou inai

mou nido to todokanai kono omoi
tozasareta ai ni mukai
sakebi tsuzukeru

kurenai ni somatta kono ore wo
nagusameru yatsu wa mou inai

Crying in deep red

Translation
I could not to look back, you'd gone away from me
I felt my heartache, I was afraid of following you
when I was looking the shadows of the wall
I started running into the night to find the truth in me

in the crowded street you're standing all alone
the shadow of the days hide your heart
you are bringing down the heart of the night
keeping everything off

* as if something gonna force you
now you're running into storm
can't you see I'm always on your mind
tell me why you leave me alone

when I was gonna be losing you on my mind
found my heart in soil
I'm looking back the days
these are gonna break my heart
but I can't never hold back

all of you in my memory is still shining in my heart
now you're wearing the mysterious lights
it keeps me sticking into my heart

# my heart has been gonna dye deep red with all of pain
there's no one to cure my pain only without you
how I try to shout, how I try to run
there's nothing I can do
the wall hiding my heart is never broken again
how I try to break

* repeat

# repeat

oh! cry in deep red...

when exams come in the midst of holidays

2007-03-02T01:59:00.000+08:00

Hello world

Gong xi fa cai.
Its still new year now uh..

How was your new year?
Mine was pretty fine.
After 4 days of hectic blackjacks, mahjong & baccarat.
Overall I made a profit of....

$15

Well, better to profit then to be in the red.

It was usual. Going to relative's houses. Go here, go there.
What caught my eye was my cousin's home.
Yeah that Colonel.
He lives in some condo along Bukit Timah road.
For him, its just temporary. He's looking to move to somethign bigger.
But I really like his crib.
It was on the first floor.
Just beside the pool.
3 Bedrooms. A small garden. Really small.
A small kitchen. A small living room.
It wasn't about the small.
I find it, perfect.
Not very big.
Pretty hard to explain, just get the idea. Hopefully next time I can show some pictures.

I met up with Keech, yeah short form of Qizhi on friday.
The initial plan was Zouk.
But somehow or rather, we ended up at MOS.
It was only my third time there. Don't really fancy that place.
But the music was pretty acceptable except for some cheesy tunes. lol.

Went to "The Cage" at Kallang for the first time too.
2am - 4am.
Its bigger then your street soccer court.
Artificial grass.
No out line. Can you fucking imagine! hahaha!
Playing in the court for 30 mins with a work rate of 20 could get you killed if you haven't been running for 1 year.
Its true.

Mock exams has just started.
Just took my first paper on wednesday.
Economics.
Well, I was confident enough to go take it.
Not that bad lar!
Ir mock is later.
Givin it a miss.
Cause you have to write at least 5 pages for them to mark it.
I can't write 5 pages man cause I can't finish 3 questions.
Might as well get the question paper practice at home and mail to the teacher.
Yes.
I'm disciplined enough.
I'm not going to screw up my revision schedule for the mock man.
I'm going for all the papers though.
Just do what I know. Get a feel.

My Current hitlist
Olivia - Fly me to the moon
Jamaroquai - Love Foolosophy (Mondo Grosso Love Acoustic mix)
Conamore - I've got this feeling (Ben Macklin remix)
Carl Cox - K'pasa
Abel Ramos - De Queiro Puta (Divini & Warning mix)
Ame - rej
Anne Savage vs Marzzz - The Unknown (Gleave remix)
LR - Stardisease
Wehbba - Stephane Signore - Dance Machine
Roy Gates - Midnight Sun ( Divini & Warning mix)

and a dirty electro CD borrowed to me by Scott.
Diggin'...

A Million ways to be cool. Like ANDEE

Times of the year

2007-02-14T01:00:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

It's those times of the year again.

Now, Valentine's Day.
Whats there to talk about? Nothing pretty much.
Just a Happy Valentine's Day to all my friends.

And, its here again.
The Lunar New Year.
The time to meet up with relatives, as in, those you practically see them only once a year. Nothing much to talk about too.
The ever disgusting queries by your aunties, which some meant well and are really concern about you, and some just out to make sure their son/daughter is better off then you. I'm glad I have none of the latter.
Not to mention people like me, who can't smoke in front of so many relatives despite the fact that I'm a known smoker. Its just not nice lah.
It's also the time for old friends to gather. Catch up with each other. Have some fun together over some drinks.
It's also a time for you to try your luck. Play a bit of cards. Some mahjong here and there.
It's not about the money though. And it must always be remembered. Its just the...vibe.
Typical chinese. But I'm one.

Good Luck for the new year.
Wishing you a Prosperous Lunar New Year.

My Current Hit List
David Forbes - Super Imposed (Mark Sherry Mix) [Silicon]
Kode Vs. DJ Remy - Groove EP (DJ Remy Remix) [Madnurse]
Cosmic Gate - Analog Feel (Rank1 Digital Rehash) [Blackhole]
The Killers - When You Were Young (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke Mix) [Island]
Nic Chagall - What You Need (Hard Dub ReEdit) [High Contrast]
Leon Bolier - Canis Major (Alternative Mix) [Spinnin]
Tiesto - Flight 643 (Richard Durand Mix) [Magik Muzik]
Joop - The Future (Original) [High Contrast]
Bryant Baker - Combustion [Soul Access]
Jeff Mills - The Bells (Re-Edit) [Purpose Maker]

Another video to share

2007-01-30T01:21:00.000+08:00

here's another one.
I have a copy of this video for years already.
Some of the soundtracks are what made me fell in love with trance, well, which has waned much over the years. :P
taking on a more diversified musical portfolio.

here's one
Ibiza's Children
(it might take sometime to load, its a 29min documentary.)
watch it. give it a chance.

Fire it up!

2007-01-27T03:42:00.000+08:00

its a video i watched a long time ago
thought i might share it with people

my all time favourtie DJ
Eddie Halliwell

1x Basic Beat
1x Scratch loop

works wonders.
(i had a shit time trying to figure out what he was doing, i could be wrong though)

One for my buddy

2007-01-16T23:08:00.000+08:00

Sunday
140107
2000HRS
Hotel Royal

My buddy, Bryan Wong Yong Hao.

Getting married.

This is Bryan. Making a phonecall in bunk.

We're gonna miss your crap.
Your little red towel(we'd wished we'll never see it ever again).
Your leg rot (FUCK MAN!).
Your "by left" ways.
Your useless gameboy(fkn colourless bulky piece of shit).
Your fucked up bowl & utensils.
The command posts we dug. The mg trenches, firetrenches, shellscrapes.
The clearing of stores.
Platoon best x Best Knowledge(WTF).
The extras.
Tio-ing with OC.

Congrats on your wedding.
Wish you all the best in whatever you do in your future.
MEET UP MORE!

The Elite Section 2.
Platoon Best. Best PT. Best Knowledge.
Most KPKB. Most Chorlor. Most Happenin Bunk at night.
Most tibits. Oversized Trenches/Commandposts. Best Sleeper.
Most garang.

and yea. look at me. pinnacle of my fitness level.
when i was still... fighting fit.
but now. ahahaha!

more pics coming soon

the real deal

2007-01-13T02:14:00.000+08:00

after almost 2 weeks of pondering and deciding.

here's the real deal.
the real resolutions

1) pass my exams with flying colours. (1st class, i'm aiming...you always end up with something lower anyway)

2) mix more, practise more. now that i've got CDJs. *RAWR

3) play out. hopefully. but i will try.

4) be more healthy, exercise more, run more, swim more. GAIN MASS w/Muscles. (is somebody reading this?)

5) earn more money, get a job relevant to what i'm studying, gain more work exp. in hope i can land a dream bank job that allows me to go to school.

6) spend less & save more. i'm running a deficit monthly. cham.

7) rearrange my room. its in a fucken mess.

8) start my own label. hopefully lah, thats why its at number 8.

a distant number9
quit smoking?

Blatter apologises!

2007-01-09T02:00:00.000+08:00

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has apologised to Italy for not presenting the Azzurri with the World Cup in Berlin. “It was a mistake,” he declared

The head of football’s world governing body had infuriated Italian fans by failing to hand over the World Cup to Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro at the end of the July 9 win over France.

This was despite the fact that he was in the stands at the Berlin stadium, with UEFA President Lennart Johansson instead presenting La Nazionale with the trophy.

“History will say that it was a mistake for the FIFA President not to present Italy with their award and I admit that it was so,” said Blatter on Monday in Rome, where he will attend the ceremony honouring the 23 World Cup winners and Coach Marcello Lippi.

“I had already apologised to the authorities for what happened. I only wanted to avoid being booed,” added the Swiss official, who had also suggested that Italy didn’t deserve to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, before backtracking on his comments.

“Italy deserved to win the World Cup. The Azzurri were in a difficult situation in Germany and reacted well, playing excellent football.

“My words in the interview to the Australian television were misunderstood, you just needed to listen to the tape to understand that I didn’t say what was then reported.

“Will I say anything about the infamous episode involving Zinedine Zidane and Marco Materazzi? I am here to meet all the Azzurri, I am sure there will one day be peace between the two players,” concluded Blatter.

Source: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan8h.html#start

We are the best.
Forza Italia.

BLEACH:THE MOVIE - Memories of Nobody

2007-01-04T18:41:00.000+08:00

Trailers out on youtube

woot!

新的一年, 新的希望

2007-01-04T00:55:00.000+08:00

Highlights of 2oo6
- ORD!!
- a new phase in life, uni. but its kind of hard to balance between work and studies.
- bangkok with the brothersinrhythmn
- zoukout06 (its the fkn highligh everyyear)
- i can't remember anymore.

yet another year has passed.

resolutions
in piority order

1)thou shall pass me exams with flying colours

2)thou shall mix more

3)thou shall be more healthy, exercise more, run more, swim more

4)thou shall earn more money

5)thou shall try to spend less & save more

6)thou shall try to zouk more :P

what else?

a friend showed me this video

creatively done and crude...
but wtf?!

The Drill - The Drill

2007-01-02T16:18:00.000+08:00

Great tune, still rocking me after so many months.
Hilarious video.

ロードス島戦記

2006-12-30T04:22:00.000+08:00

was listening to the soundtrack again.
the best anime ever in my opinion.

Record of Lodoss War
ロードス島戦記

Adesso e fortuna ～炎と永遠 / Honoo to Eien ～/ Flame & Eternity

Kanji
月あかり　
風の羽音に降りる
蒼い水の上の夜
いつまでも冷めやらぬ指先で
想いをつづる　
Io sono prigioniera

私を背中から抱きしめて
囁く　貴方の国の言葉は
すこしだけ切ないロマンティーク
貴方のとりこ

Io sono prigioniera
今夜貴方は
私を優しく包んでくれた
けれど朝の陽に照らしても
黒い瞳は私に
そのままきらめくの

もう一度　私を深い夜に
連れ戻して　片言のアモール
すこしだけあやしげな唇が
私をとかす

Io sono prigioniera
今夜貴方は
私を優しく包んでくれた
けれど朝の陽に照らしても
黒い瞳は私に
そのままきらめくの

Romanji
tsukiakari
kaze no haoto ni oriru
aoi mizu no ue no yoru
itsumade mo
sameyaranu yubisaki de
omoi wo tsuzuru
Io sono prigioniera

watashi wo
senaka kara daki-shimete
sasayaku anata no
kuni no kotoba wa
sukoshi dake
setsunai romantiiku
anata no toriko

Io sono prigioniera
kon'ya anata wa
watashi wo yasashiku
tsutsunde-kureta
keredo asa no hi ni
terashite mo yet kuroi
hitomi wa watashi ni sono mama kirameku no

mou ichido
watashi wo fukai yoru ni
tsure-modoshite katakoto no amooru of amore.
sukoshi dake ayashige-na kuchibiru ga
watashi wo tokasu

Io sono prigioniera
kon'ya anata wa
watashi wo yasashiku tsutsunde-kureta
keredo asa no hi ni
terashite mo yet kuroi
hitomi wa watashi ni sono mama kirameku no

Translation (English)
Moonlight descends
On the wind's flapping wings.
Night on the surface of blue water
Never cools down your fingertips
Writing my thoughts.

I'm your prisoner.
Embrace me from behind.
The words of your country you whisper
Are slightly heart-rendingly romantic
I'm your prisoner.

I'm your prisoner.
Tonight, you are
Gently enfolding me,
As brightly as the morning sun,
Your dark eyes shine
That brightly at me.

Once again, in the deep night, I
Take back one-sided declarations
Of love.
Your slightly uncertain lips
Melt me.

I'm your prisoner.
Tonight, you are
Gently enfolding me,
As brightly as the morning sun,
Your dark eyes shine
That brightly at me.

Vocals: Sherry Lyricist/composer: Arai Akino

The Opening Video

阳光总在风雨后

2006-12-29T04:29:00.000+08:00

not gonna write a long post, since it took me aeons to load the damn page.

blame it on the earthquake. blame it on the rain.

will write something once normal service resumes.

merry belated christmas.
&
a very happy new year.

It can't rain forever.

Going through the motion

2006-12-20T13:54:00.000+08:00

technosunriser

Hello world.
I've been very busy, and lazy recently to update my blog.

Zoukout'06 was great. Terrific.
A gathering of buds, less the brothersinrhythmn who didn't go.
Reached at around 9, had a party in the carpark with a lot of other unknown people. LOL.
1 parking lane was cordoned off for people to park their rides, open up their boots, blast music and drink. (many people brought their own alcohol, including us)
well, the carpark was pretty happening, we played some drinking games..
Went in at about 12+
Caught Steve Lawler playing the main arena with some really good progressive shit, but we didn't stay too long, we headed off to watch the Cuban Brothers and 2ManyDJs over at the velvet arena. Really, it was plain dope shit.
Next was Ferry Corsten, who kicked off the night with Touch me by Cass Fox, probably the Mike Koglin remix. He went on to play tunes from his album L.E.F but! He didn't drop Cubikated! Damn!!! Overall his set was ok...
Then came on Ben Sims, techno techno techno! Hardthumpingpercussivewhateveryoucallit techno! All the way till sunrise!
Shit review of the party. Not worth mentioning

I find work a little, if not, very monotonous. Told boss a few days ago that I'll be stopping work on 13th january. which means my last day of work is 13th.
Well mock exams are after the chinese new year... have to start getting prepared.

I've got my CDJs already! weeeee
Although its just a CDJ500... but its only for home use and all basic functions are in...
But! There's a need for major reshuffling in the room, hopefully, I get to renovate my room. Its too fricking small. I shall show the world a picture next time. Notes lying on the floor, Bags all around the place... wtf?

I didn't realised that you can't post comments on my blog unless you're a blogspot user until someone told me. Sorry I noob.
Right.
Now you can start posting your comments. Whoever, whatever you are.

Zoukout 06

Lightstick Melvin

Hail the chieftain.....

Carpark boozers

all of us, but where's sim & moses??

Scorpion heads love ferry corsten

can you stop poking your finger in my nose

qizhi x xuguang

Drunk? not really though...

Clean & Clear facial wipes are essentials after hard partying.

take picture take picture!

2006-12-06T11:25:00.001+08:00

TSK!

2006-12-06T02:15:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

IT Show; aka Sitex 2006 @ Expo was bad.
Poor sales, for me. And for Liang Chaowei, Yaosheng, Ahsiao, Uncle John(some of the oldtimers there) all had pretty below average sales.
Fuck Expo! never going to an Expo show again!

Attended Alyssa's birthday on Saturday at Settler's Cafe at Katong.
Well, it was really fun playing those games. Although I arrived a little later then most people, I enjoyed myself pretty much.
Its a little late, but better late then never. Happy Birthday Alyssa.
Hopefully there are pics to post. lol.

I was sitting on the train today, makes me wonder sometimes, why are aunties and uncles so kiasu?

Kiasu
being greedy.. very very greedy...

E.g in a buffet restaurant
wa.. u so kiasu for what? one shot take 5 plates.. can finish or not?
www.urbandictionary.com

They are always as if they are in a rush, sometimes lugging a few bulky plastic bags. Banging into people. pushing people just to get through or get on the bus. They have to be the first to get on the bus and the first to get off. Sometimes, you just let it go. But when it becomes a kind of an everyday thing, doesn't it just plainly irritate the shit out of you?
Making the most irritating sound on earth "TSK" when you sometimes can't hear them to give way to them.
Don't you just feel like giving them 1 fucking tight slap on their face even though they are our elders?

Standing right in front of the door at the MRT. Blocking your way out of the train, squeezing into the train before anyone can alight. If you're unable to give way, the "TSK" sound is heard once again.

Sometimes they even scold you. And you won't even feel like scolding back sometimes because she is just going to fucking make a scene there out of you and her. Embarrassing you in the process. Fuck.

How I wished I had my bayonet with me so I can stab him/her. Ok usually its a her. Not being a sexist here but come on. You know it.

Seriously, they don't give a fuck about other people. How awkward the person is standing. How squeezy the other person is in that position as long as they, the aunties have enough space. What matters to them most importantly, is just they themselves only. Self-centred motherfuckers.

It just brings the joy out of me when I beat these aunties to a seat on the train. I don't know why. When I see them rushing like this inconsiderately, pushing people out of their way and preventing people alighting. It just brings my utility curve to a higher level. And having them stare at you glaringly. Nice. You do not deserve a seat. Even if you're older. Call me cek ark or what. It just rocks my boat.

I know, maybe I've seen only the unpleasant ones. And I know they are a lot of nice aunties out there. Those irritating ones, they are just a minority.

Then again, Its these kind of people that sometimes make me feel being embarassed being a Singaporean.
We are a developed country. We are supposed to be cultured enough to be considerate to other people.
But there are always black sheeps around wherever you go.

I'm awfully glad that no one in my family or my aunts are like this. Thank god.

an insomnia post.

2006-11-29T02:54:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Its the end of the month already, and how fast it is as we are soon coming to the end of the year 2006.
Like a twinkling of an eye.

Here's some stuff I did in between my posts, some afterthoughts (hopefully if I feel like typing suddenly)

Was at Armin's gig last saturday.
Yeah sure we do dig trance.
But.
Definitely not to a very overcrowded Zouk.
Definitely not to a crowd with poseurs who think they are hardcore trancers when they've only heard of Armin and are just there for the fuckin hype. What about Joof? Svd? Rvg? Matt Hardwick? Sean Tyas? I hate it.
Sure it was about spreading the music but, I don't know to put it into words. I just hate it.
It was a great set, lasting till 7:15am. 6 hours of absolute trance. Although the 2 tracks from Kyau vs Albert did kind of spoil my mood.
1am-3am was a slightly boring. But the electro tunes saved the 2 hours. Nice.
3am onwards was the real deal and why we even pay to go squeeze with the "crowd".
Communication was the bomb. Followed by some tracks which I'm lazy to write, its going to take forever. lol.
But his set at Zoukout'05 was definitely preferred.
Guess Zouk is just not big enough to contain him. And Paul.

I finally bought my Levis white tab today! Another thing to strike off my wishlist. yeah yeah yeah.
The fella who was suppose to sell me the CDJs went off to korea, so I couldn't test it out last week. Guess its gonna take me a bit more time till he comes back. Hopefully he doesn't sell it of by then. PLEASE!

I think I'm going to feel very bad for missing out on Marco V's gig this coming saturday.
Reason 1: I'm working at the IT Show @ Expo this coming weekend.
Reason 2: Its Alyssa's birthday and I'm going to feel much worse if I don't go.
And, I think Marco will come again sometime next year, till then. :(
Muse is coming too.... Jan 16th I think... yeahhhh
There's just so many things I want to do but I can't seem to afford the time to actually do it.
I want to watch Glastonbury.
I want to spend more time on my music.(sounds like I'm a damn good musician but I'm not but its just something I love)
I want to spend more time studying.
So many things, so little time. Shit.

Econs test is on friday, I haven't even start studying for it. 3 chapters. Really want to know where I stand.

I'm not having so much of a big hope that I'll be actually earning alot next time in my life. Although the degree, Banking & Finance sounds really nice. But I'm actually not very optimistic and mentally prepared that I won't be a banker in the future. Probably I'll just be an analyst or some other shit in a bank. But not a banker. Then again, I'm willing to work hard.

Decided on which day am I going to quit Esprit already. 15th January. Just nice when they submit our punchcards. But, what going to happen all the way until April? Eat grass?
Really considering going back to the nightlife line. I heard there's a new pub in town, called Archipelago, paying $8/hr. Seriously dwelling. But its going to fuck my life upside down again. Should I?

Armin at Zoukout'05. So much better!
Guess some rain accompanying the lasers would do it haha.

Time Is Running Out by Muse from DVD Absolution Tour

First of the Gang to Die

2006-11-19T01:56:00.000+08:00

This tune has been ringing in my winamp & my iPOD for awhile. For some guys out there, its an old tune. Ok I'm slow. Not very updated with the progressive rock/whatever genre....
But this is indeed, very good!

Morrissey - First of the Gang to Die

You have never been in love,
Until you've seen the stars,
reflect in the resevoirs

And you have never been in love,
Until you've seen the dawn rise,
behind the home for the blind

We are the pretty petty thieves,
And you're standing on our street.....

where Hector was the first of the gang
with a gun in his hand
and the first to do time
the first of the gang to die.
Oh my...
Hector was the first of the gang
with a gun in his hand
and the first to do time
the first of the gang to die.
Oh my...

You have never been in love,
Until you've seen the sunlight thrown
over smashed human bones
We are the pretty petty thieves,
And you're standing on our street.....

where Hector was the first of the gang
with a gun in his hand
and the first to do time
the first of the gang to die.
Such a silly boy...
Hector was the first of the gang
with a gun in his hand
and a bullet in his gullet
and the first lost lad to go under the sod.

And he stole from the rich and the poor
and the not-very-rich and the very poor
and he stole all hearts away
he stole all hearts away
he stole all hearts away
he stole all hearts away

Thanks Andee for the intro.

some things

2006-11-15T23:35:00.000+08:00

as the topic says. prolly next week...

Pioneer CDJ-500

home use.

good enough?

always wanted a pair of visvims...

and a silly thing transquad cap...Santa you hearing?

Good times.

2006-11-15T01:36:00.000+08:00

Hello world.
sorry for the lack of updates.
Haven't really got the time to really sit infront of my computer and really type something out.
My last post was about 2 weeks ago if I'm not wrong.

Here's some brief stuff and maybe some thoughts on what I did for the past weeks, forgotten some of the dates though...
anyway, the repair cost of my headphones cost a bloody $40.
Fuck.

31st Oct Halloween
I spent my Halloween at Amanda's house chilling with some Chivas on the table. Playing some drinking games. Oh no not the "Ring of Fire" but instead, "Ling Ling Qi BANG!" & "Big Fish Small Fish".
K it sounds kind of lame but hey! These games make you laugh!
I believe laughter & fun is more important then acting mature and stuff. Not doing some big actions in the public of course. Contra.
Some pictures from that night...

The lead actors.

a smoking zann & a spastic ivan

why the hell did I act retarded with him?

whats he trying to do now?

"Haii yahhhhh!!!"

Happy Halloween!!
not in pictures (Alyssa, Greentea, Amanda & Amanda'sfriend)

1st Nov
We've finally had our birthday dinners. Me and Sim. Together with Mike and Moses. The usual guys.
At my dad's workplace, continental buffet. Same thing, ate alot, except the teppanyaki guy is kinda lousy in the way he cooks. Oh well. Nevermind. :)

3rd Nov
Zouk. We Love House. Cheryl's Birthday. Happy Birthday girl. Abit late on the blog but all the bestest in your future.
Enjoyed myself that night even though it wasn't trance but it seems like everyone was there. Oh well, no discrimination of any genres.
One man's meat is another man's poison.

Got back my test results for IR last week.
VERY DISAPPOINTED. (is the spelling right?)
I flunked it, all because of my own careless mistakes.
I did an essay on State and Non-State Actors and a discussion on the North Korean Nuclear Crisis.
I did not write an example to support my explainations of State and Non-State actors. Fuck!
Practically it was myself who blew it.
I only have myself to blame.
I'm really afraid of this subject. (Most feared infact!!!)
Yes its interesting, and i hope to get some good grades from it.
Problem is, how do I do it?
My knowledge isn't there, I guess i probably have alot of reading to do.
And I really mean alot.
God bless me. PLEASE!

Watched "The Sinking of Japan" last week with Jeremy and Mike last thurs.
Of course, it was after our PBF test. My most feared subject. After IR of course.
I think I can score pretty well, pretty confident.
Anyway it was a nice show, nice effects.
And there's a really good joke inside. Go watch it and find out. Hahaha.
Hint: Its supposed to be touching, but I found it very amusing that I cracked out. Not just me, but the dudes infront of me too.

Jeremy is sending me some leet clips as of now.
Some clips that just brings back the memories...
Those kind of clips that you would shout...
"OH MY GOD!!! THATS SO FUCKIN OLD SKOOL!!! I WATCHED IT BEFORE!!! DAMN NICE!!!"
msg me if you want me to share with you.
that is if you have my msn. ha!

Should I sell my Vestax PCV-275 and get a Pioneer DJM500 instead?
*Ponders*
Its time to start selling my records, not all though...
that is, if anyone still wants them...

The lineup for the next few weeks
26th Nov: Armin van Buuren
2nd Dec: Marco V
9th Dec: Ferry Corsten; Ben Sims; Matthew Dekay; Cuban Brothers
Come on, give Trance a chance!
Especially you Clara!!! (if you're reading)

Some pics from Gabriel & Dresden

Hello world. fugly me!

Fun times. Make it last. Polaroid so damn beautiful.

Ps: the G&D pics were not taken by a Polaroid. Its pretty obvious. Unless you're so stupid to actually think its a Polaroid. I just said Polaroid because I'm listening to Polaroid so damn beautiful. Sorry for the attitude, just felt like typing that.
Amitabha.

"Good day!!"

2006-10-25T22:53:00.000+08:00

Great.
My headphones just died on me.

Sometimes fucking soft, sometimes auto isolate my low.

Am I playing it too loud?

probably.

Gonna get down to Performance Audio tomorrow and see how it goes.

Hopefully not gonna cost me a bomb or buy another headphone.

Please.

The days in motion

2006-10-24T23:46:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

nothing pretty much happened over the past few days except for work work work.

caught Deathnote the movie on friday with the guys at TM.
8/10
Superb storyline.
But the movie could have gotten a 9/10 from me if not for the fact that a bunch of cheebyes weren't speaking so loudly behind me.
Even after my "sssshhs"
They persisted.
They could talk about everything under the sun. I couldn't remember what they say.
SPEAK ON THE PHONE SOMEMORE!!!
Buey kia lang tulan eh!!!
"Okok, I'm going home liao... the movie end around 0215 like that... okok... buhbyyyyyy"
Cheebye.
Young people nowadays...

I met up with my poly mates yesterday for a gathering.
At this pub in Hongkong street, as suggested by Mr. Roger. Its called Central.
KTV Pub. But got 2 of the waitress there quite jude. lol.
6 of us. Glenn, Mike, Sim, Roger, Stanley & Me.
well there were bad times before.
some friction between each of us.
but its all over.
Had a hell lot of drinks.

The coolest and funniest bunch of people in TP. 3 years on.

its a little dark. and small.
from left: Sim, Glenn(half a head), Mike, Stanley, Me, Rojak.

Try going to work at 9 the next day after that. Its going to kill.

Today is also the first day that I actually walked until I got pissed off by the amount of human traffic.
Going to B2 in Vivocity to buy some food is like going to hell.
I'm not exaggerating.
To get pissed off by the amount of human traffic. While walking.
You've got to believe me.
I'm sick of my job already.
I'm not going to rant. Cause its going to take forever for me to stop.

Currently listening to:
Nirvana - Unplugged in New York

2006-10-19T06:18:00.000+08:00

I went to bed at 0200 hours.
I twisted.
I tossed around.
Now its 6am in the morning.
And I'm still fucking awake.

Whats wrong?

寻找莫札特

2006-10-19T01:11:00.000+08:00

没有多
论到唱片你极多
平日你喜欢送给我
到你处
会共我
不断坐和你磨

不断膜拜你
不远离
常常这么关顾自己
你有太多歌会暗示我
你喜爱我可惜怯懦
其实你已播尽男生单恋的爱歌

从你的唱片听过几只歌
从自己的切身经历找什么
拥有几多开心感染我
感动我
你靠声音迷恋我

从你借唱片得到的结果
全是一些你发出酸气的情歌
其实也许想讲喜欢我
其实怕什么
于一起
也都不错

没说不
共你这般也别急
缓慢暗恋
比较吸引
我与你
吊着瘾
想着播
莫扎特

不断膜拜你
不远离
常常这么关顾自己
你有太多歌会暗示我
你喜爱我可惜怯懦
其实你已播尽男生单恋的爱歌

从你的唱片听过几只歌
从自己的切身经历找什么
拥有几多开心感染我
感动我
你靠声音迷恋我

从你借唱片得到的结果
全是一些你发出酸气的情歌
其实也许想讲喜欢我
其实怕什么
于一起
也都不错

若是你唱歌
我或许可感觉仲多
总来陪座
你若常常陪着我
常常提示我
我或快活良多
激多

从你借唱片得到的结果
全是一些你发出酸气的情歌
其实也许想讲喜欢我
其实怕什么
于一起
如合唱歌
一位怎结果
有事请找我

recently

2006-10-16T02:05:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Its been a really long time since I updated this silly blog of mine.
Hopefully, I can update it more regularly.

Here's my life for the past few weeks

Gabriel & Dresden @ ZOUK was pretty good. I wouldn't call it fantastic anyway.

Bought myself a polka dot tee from Revol. And a headporter pouch.

Vivocity just opened its doors 2 weeks ago. The fucking crowd there sucks. "Gian Peng" singaporeans aplenty at the mall, just for our minimal 10-20% storewide. The amount of people amounts to the workload over there. Oh shit I miss Great World.
Ivy, my manager has the impression of me being a robot. And that sucks.

Just went to see a dermatologist regarding my pimples problem.
Its been 1 week and I'm beginning to see the effects of the medicine.
Hmm.. Money well spent.
Thanks Amanda for the introduction.

School has been fine, just handed up my first assignments. I think I did quite average for my International Relations essay. Wasn't too good in my opinion, wasn't too bad either.
My Econs assignment was pretty easy excapt I got the last question wrong. Haha.
The 1st Maths test is well over just a few days back. I think did pretty bad. Kind of disappointed with myself.
Nothing much for PBF, but thats the subject I'm afraid of the most. Shall dedicate more time to studies now onwards.

Missed Chus & Ceballos yesterday due to work commitments. That doesn't feel too good.

Zoukout's date has been confirmed. 9th Dec Sat.
Who's gonna be the headliners?
They whisper of Ferry Corsten.
Fingers crossed for Sander van Doorn. :D

Starting from sunday...
my life goes something like this
Work Work Work Study Study Work Work.
All work and no play makes Zann a dull boy.
I wish I had a life. And the rant goes on.
Shall tell Ivy that I need time off to study at least 1 day a week. Means 1 workday less. Wouldn't mind that.

Shall dedicate 2 hours weekly to mixing.
Half way to my CDJs already.
Denon DN-D4500 or CDJ800s?

Sounds that have been banging in my ears recently
Twins - 寻找莫札特 (the tune just keeps ringing in my mind) thanks Jeremy for the track.

Sander van Doorn - Essential Mix (BBC Radio 1) 25-06-2006 (Absolutely technolicious!)

a lil update

2006-09-21T01:10:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Its been 2 weeks since I last updated this little blog of mine.

Pretty much nothing has been happening much in my life.
Its all work, study, work, study.

I'm leading a student's life that pretty much has no difference from a part timer.
And I'm earning much lesser.
I'm a qualified person.
I'm seriously considering converting to part time studies in my next academic year.
I don't mix around much in school, except for the few mates I have.
Only "Hi" & "Bye" to those guys from the orientation group.
At this rate, my offdays from work are Weds and Thurs.
Which I have school.
Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon & Tues I'm working.
Hey, my name is not Robot yeah?
But then again, if I don't clock those hours, I wouldn't have enough to sustain myself.
If I study part time, 2 nights a week, a full day on Sat. And a totally free Sunday.
I would have time for myself. Right?
But then again if I convert and get a fulltime job, I'm not sure whether I would have the time to study.
As in self revision. And time to study for exams.
We shall see.

Well, work has been fine. My colleagues are cool and funny people. But I'm leaving Great World soon, for the bigger ViVo City beside Harbourfront.
But I'm seriously thinking of other jobs already.
Hopefully something turns out well when I visit the recruitment agency on friday.

G&D this Sat. But there's also a Matt Hardwick gig at MOS.
So, which one should I go?

Currently listening to
John_00_Fleming_-_GTG_41__September_2006_Part_1

祝我生日快乐

2006-09-07T02:29:00.000+08:00

Shouts to the brothersinrhythmn who die die wanted to meet up with me on my birthday and a big thanks for the gift. really love it.
Ivan, Brandon, Amanda, Scott, Guoliang, Joey, Ah Boon, Liwei, Carson.
I love you all!

Another big thank you to Mike, Sim & Moses for the present.
I always wanted that tee, love it alot!
Happy Birthday to you too Mozy!

And a Happy Belated Birthday to my TR buddy Lionel!

And those who sent me smses, thanks alot. Really appreciate it!

With friends like these, what more can I ask for?

Burnt out

2006-08-30T00:32:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Its been a really long time since I really wrote something here.

Been busy lately. Really very busy.
Balancing work and school is no easy task.

Basically all the days when I have no school are pumped into working.
Very, very shag.
That I'm totally burnt out.

Just a brief update of what I've been doing for the past 3 weeks other then working.
4th Aug.
Michael's Birthday.
We ate the shit out of ourselves. The prawns just fucking rock. Was a nice gathering among good friends. Although other then me and mike there was only Sim and Moses but, most importantly we enjoyed ourselves.
19th Aug.
Auntie Lynette's wedding.
Glad to see everyone turn up and looking good. It was a great night out.
27th Aug.
Ivan's Birthday.
I couldn't follow them to club because I had work commitments the next day. What we had was a simple dinner and gathering among all the ex-East View dudes.

I've just bought myself a maharishi tote bag. Just a ORD gift for myself by myself.
hahaha.
Sad right?
Got my Stussy World Tour Tee by Pushead. Thanks Michael and Ryan.

Once again, for the past 3 weeks, and 4 weeks into school.
I've been bombarded, grilled by friends who were concern about me not having a gf for the past 3 years.
Thanks for the concern guys, really appreciate it but I think at this point of time when I don't even have time for myself and my precious decks I don't think I have time to find a gf too.
And I have problems feeding myself already.
To the point that I missed Cosmic Gate's gig at Zouk.
Financial Independence?
It might take me 1 or 2 more months.
How I wish I could be like those people in my lecture who have no monetary concerns.
Join a cca, make new friends. Have fun, enjoy university life.
I wish I could too but.
Reality bites.

23rd Sep
Gabriel & Dresden
Zouk
See you there.

2006-08-21T15:08:00.000+08:00

仕事と学校のために自分の時間はないです....

Liberation!

2006-08-07T22:06:00.000+08:00

Today is my ORD day!
ORD! ORD!
Today is my ORD day!
O R O R D!!!
No more chao slackers!
No more sign Extra!
No more encik tekan me!
O R O R D!!!

It has been a wonderful, and fucked up 26 months in the SAF.

I'll never forget the people I've known in the army.
My pals, my brothers-in-arms.

Kudos to the 47th Taurus Platoon One. We are the best of the best!!!
Hupseng, Chang, Weichun, Hansen, Liyong, Guowei, Guoxiong, Ivan and my buddy Alex from section 1.
Melvin, Ah ben, Stephen, Suresh, Ah Xiang, Xiao-Niu, Salihin & Kenny.
1302, Clifton, Yee Hsien, Farid, Desmond, GuLat, Surferben.
Alvin(dear toilet IC), Heinz, Thomas, Victor.
Sergeant Shahid, Henry, Longman, Elvin and PS Martin Tay and PC Chai...
missed out some, but I remember you people and the camaderie!!! :D

my rockafella section in SISPEC 'B' Coy Platoon 4 Section 1.... callsign 24Alpha.
Zhengyi(evil musician), Daniel Choo, Leonard(Suckcock buddy), Weilong(Lostboy aka Bu Dong or Dunno), Yongjin, Kenny. We are the most "UP" section!
Guowei, my digging buddy!
Lawrence, Faizan, AhXiong, Samuel, HarryPotter, Ronghong, Weida, Jermaine, Weixiang.
The best sergeant I've been under, 1SG Derek!
Sgt Marcus, Joe, Amrul, Ernie, Boh and PWO Sam!

10th ASLC at CAB. We endured the toughness, the extras, the fucked up people among us, and all the shite.
Kais00n (Jing gang Zhan Shen 6000), Choo(muscle brain), Bryan(Little red towel), Ah Chua(Scorpion) and Leng Soon(LaoSai).
Shift 2 peeps Hwa Chwee(Kingkong), Ling(GY), Tingji(Mr. Dunlopillow), Ah Teck(Fuckit!), Derong(STRESSED!) and Mong Guan(Mong Gu).
Clarence, Haoping, Ah Tan, Kenneth Chan, Zaiwei and of course! Leonard Lim Kwan Wu!
Sergeant Chin and Eric. Kenneth Foo SIR!
PC Isaiahs & Daniel.
PC Alvin & Victor Png.
1WO Seah, 2WO Kwan, SSG Lim, Melvin. Cpt Sam.

ORD OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Return of the pencil case

2006-08-03T22:21:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

Its the first time I'm blogging from my new comp.
Not a very fantastic system, but it does fit my requirements and budget.

Didn't blog much last week cause I was getting the new comp up and stuff, and yes. I was lazy. :P

Celebrated Amanda Pascoe and Nicole's birthday last tuesday at Costa Sands chalet. Was supposed to be a surprise party for the both. But someone spilled the beans to Nicole. But hey at least Amanda is surprised. haha.
Plenty of alcohol, plenty of food.
Kudos for the potato salad Amanda... Wong!

We, the usual people consisting of Brandon, Amanda Wong, Nicole, Ah Boon, Ivan and Carson spent the weekend chilling at Ivan's place with some Absolut Vodka & Peach.

Yesterday was the first day of school.
Its been almost 2 years since I last actually studied.
I thought I would feel excited and stuff like that.
But, I didn't feel anything.
Infact, I was worried if I could cope with school..
Worried about whether I could balance school and work.
Pondering about whether to join any clubs.
Should I join a ECA to know more friends?
I was thinking about join the Young Entrepreneurs club until Shaun, one of the peeps from my orientation group asked me to join the ODAC group together.
Its some outdoor adventure club who organises trips to Brunei or something like that if I didn't hear wrongly.
Well, I'm game for it but, I need to work to pay the bills.
We shall see. :-)

I thought I would be the same old me while studying in TP.
You know, talking cock in class, etc etc.
Hey I was wrong.
I didn't know I was so focused in studying.
Perhaps it was the pressure piling on me already.
Life's woes.
Reality.
For once, I think in my opinion. You might think otherwise.
Army did brought a change in me.
Although I am still the same old me, blabbering nonsense, doing funny stuff etc.
But it instilled a certain discipline, or self- mastery in me. Thanks SAF.

A little thought about the past 2 days in school.
International Relations
Ok, it means world politics actually. I've got a hell-mother-fucking-lot of reading to do.
Israel-Palestinian. China-Taiwan-NorthKorea and blah blah blah.
A single question can be answered in 4 fucking pages!
Then again, I think its a good subject to score, because its a argumentative subject.
There's no definite right or wrong. But how you support your perspective.
Principles of Banking & Finance
Nothing much. Came as what I expected. You know.
Maths 1
Oh my. That Mr Phil Stephenson is a Scottish.
Add the accent, the low volume, and the teachings at bullet train speeds.
He can explain a question halfway, jump to another one, and never goes back to the first one.
What the fuck!?
You do the math.

Will be meeting up with my pink IC soon on Monday... till then...
Cheers.

Charmless Man

2006-07-27T02:19:00.000+08:00

Great track by BLUR, Charmless Man

I met him in a crowded room
Where people go to drink away their gloom
He sat me down and so began
The story of a charmless man

Educated the expensive way
He knows his claret from his beaujolais
I think he`d like to have been Ronnie Kray
But then nature didn´t make him that way
He went...

Na na na na na na na na naaa (2x)

He thinks he´s educated airs
Those family shares
Will protect him
That we´ll respect him
He moves in circles of friends
Who just pretend
That they like him
He does the same to them
And when you put it all together
There`s the model of a charmless man

Na na na na na na na na naaa (2x)

He knows the swingers and their cavalry
Says he can get in anywhere for free
I began to go a little cross-eyed
And from this charmless man I just had to hide

Na na na na na na na na naaa (2x)
He talks at speed
He gets nose bleeds
He doesn´t see
His days are tumbling
Down upon him
And yet he tries
so hard to please
He´s just so keen
For you to listen
But no-one´s listening
And when you put it all together
There´s the model of a charmless man

(Do anything you do if you can)

He thinks he`s educated airs
Those family shares
Will protect him
That you`ll respect him
And yet he tries
so hard to please
He`s just so keen
For you to listen
But no-one`s listenig
And when you put it all together
There`s the model of a charmless man

Na na na na na na na na naaa (4x)

a lil' boring

2006-07-18T20:02:00.000+08:00

Just added a new link in my Essential Links column...

Yes, its Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Dance Music yet again!

well, its a really good general guide for people who defines every single electronic genre and sub-genre as "TECHNO".
I think you should really go read up, listen to the various music, and stop associating good music with The Kings of Cheese Crazyfrog and DJ Sammy.

If you can't find the link, its right HERE.

Remember, as I have said, its only a rough guide to this genre of music, some of the comments by the creator are somewhat funny, and biased to certain genres.
Go through the guide, and you might find something you like infact.

Cheers

updates version seven pointe zero

2006-07-17T23:04:00.000+08:00

Whats up world.

I did an insane amount of shopping over the past week...
partially because my last SAF pay, my pay for the PC show, and some winnings I made from the World Cup kind of all came at one time.

I just got myself the Lacoste polo tee today, the candy striped colour one... couldn't find a picture of it so I can't share it with you...
I got my jacket too, its a blue and white striped jacket with no hood...
An Italian jersey, I bought it quite sometime ago... WAY before they won the World Cup.
A new pair of bermudas from HDLN or, Headline.

I also sent my Levis for altering. I bought it a few years back in poly, its a little too baggy for the current trend now, so I decided to sent it to dear Doctor John at Lucky Plaza, hopefully he's got it done by wednesday. After that which I shall sent my beloved Levis to HAUT, which is located at ICON, opposite Bugis Junction for some modifications. A little patchwork on my lower knee area, some torn areas, and some chinese embroidery on the flipside of the jeans at the bottom... guess it'll look nice, but its pretty similar to a CLOT.

I caught Pirates of the Carribean:Dead Man's Chest last thursday.
Its pretty good, not as much fighting compared to the first one.
The ending of the movie, well, all I can say it just leaves us to anticipate the 3rd episode more. :)

Spent my saturday hanging out with Tom and M elvinat Alleybar. You know, a little catching up with the gang. Which ended with us having "Mah La Huo Kuo" at geylang. The soup, is filled with chilli. Its a fucken killer.

Hopefully, I can get a new computer by the start of school.
As you can see, my computer is dying already. 5 years old. I think its time to say goodbye to it.

I'm only studying 3 days a week until november. Currently its like Wed noon, entire day on Thursday, and Fri morning. Fucked right!? When Novmeber comes, it'll be the same, just add Tues noon in.
Oh how I regret not doing my eCR immediately. DAMN.
But looking at my timetable, I'm not sure I'll be able to find a job which is flexible enough and yet let me earn enough money to survive. But I still cling on to hope. :D

Job offerings anyone?
PLEASE! PLEASE! Give me a call if you have a job offering!

A New Chapter X The Final Stand

2006-07-14T21:56:00.000+08:00

A week has passed since the World Cup.
no more football matches in the middle of the night.
no more late nights for me.

Army life is coming to an end soon for me.
With the final charge a COC parade, 2 standbys and half a duty.

Went to SIM's orientation day on wednesday. To tell the truth it was my first time going to orientation. I didn't even go for poly's orientation back then.
Well, the ice-breaker games were cool, it did break the ice for us.
The whole event was pretty well organised.
Met some new peeps, kinda forgotten their names already, its not that I'm have attitude problem or unfriendly whatsoever. I'm just not good at it really.
Wouldn't judge them as nice people, its too early to tell, but overall, they were pretty friendly.

Went back to camp today for a COC rehearsal.
Fuck I'm gonna ORD already and yet there's still such shit for me. Can't these fucken pussies leave me in peace?
Nevertheless, I still put in effort in my drills although I'm a little rusty already.
Looking on the brighter side of things, at least I get to suntan a little. PFFT

And the duties, stunts are becoming an instant hit among us. You get to see who's the real selfish fucker in times like this.
So, I do my part too, not in terms of stunts, but playing my part with the duties even though I contribute very little. Hey! I did a part too right? My leave is legit!!!
I'm a little sick to tell the whole story, but if thats the way they wanna play the game, I'll gladly play along with them.
And from a political point of view. I'm an absolute heartless fella. Because you don't deserve the better side of me.

ITALIA: CAMPIONI DEL MONDO 2006!!!!

2006-07-11T02:50:00.000+08:00

Italy 1 - 1 France

Italy wins 5-3 on penalties.

It may not be a nice way to bring the curtain down, but at least we broke our penalty jinx by converting all our penalties.

Say all you want.
A win is still a win.

And definitely refreshing and delighted to see Totti and Del Piero hugging each other and talking happily.
Of all people, these 2.
The golden boys of italian football.
Lippi did a great job about the club rivalry thing.

After a 12 year wait for another shot at finals.
After a 24 year wait to be champions again.

We are the champions once again!!!
For the 4th time!
We'll have 4 stars on our jerseys!

Italy: World Champions 2006!!!

FORZA ITALIA!!!!!!!

The Final Hurdle

2006-07-09T12:15:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

The World Cup has finally reached its peak.
The last match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Italy vs France.
Forza Italia!

Yet another negative comment

2006-07-05T14:00:00.000+08:00

I just bought my copy The Newpaper an hour ago, read the football news first as usual.
Well, for the first time, I saw positive comments on Italy from writers other than Gary Lim and Tohari Paijan.
2 of them were the only ones who looked at the game from a different view from other editors of the paper.

What really pissed me off, and in the meantime amused me were the comments of ignorant fools who are saying things like a sore loser.
Namely, The Newpaper's Soccer babe Tracy Su. Who is actually a Germany supporter.

"I disliked the Italians. They are team of divers and actors. They're always grabbing their faces when they get hit even if they're hit on the chest! And when they get knocked on one leg, they'll hold both and roll on the ground three times."

Well, Miss Tracy, you can say whatever fuck shit you want on the newspapers about Italy cause I believe all the italian fans who've read your comments are surely laughing their arses off.
Your comments simply reflect your ignorance of the game. And not actually watching the game properly.
Maybe you were too tired or what.
Maybe you had stamps sticked on your eyes for most of match.

Read this if you didn't watch the match properly. Its from Soccernet.com.

"Players from both teams dived and over-reacted to the slightest bit of contact.

Michael Ballack often seemed happy to tap the ball to one side and fall over the nearest opponent.

It would be nice if he could copy his national team manager Klinsmann and drop the diving habit when he moves to England.

Italy kicked the ball out for an injured player and Germany refused to give it back. Twice Italian players refused to shake German hands."

We are divers? Well so is your beloved Germany. :)
And how dirty a player is Miroslav Klose who elbowed Argentinian goalkeeper Roberto Abbondanzieri so hard that he had to sit out the rest of the game.

Well Miss "Soccer Babe" and all those singaporeans, if your idea of a winner is a team who doesn't return the ball to the other team who put the ball out for treatment of an injured player. Kudos to all of you.

Don't come arguing about us not shaking your hands. I don't think you deserve it.

All I can say, it was a very tight contest between the 2 teams. Germany did well, really. Credits to them. But the better team went through.

At the end of the day, your comments on the Germany v Italy match has spoilt your image as the "Soccer Babe" who is suppose to know the game. Or was there a image to begin with?

That is, if you're reading this blog of mine.

Superman, in real life

2006-07-05T13:10:00.000+08:00

Here's the real deal.

The last 4. Finals left.

2006-07-04T12:39:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

The World Cup has reached the semi-finals stage already, and all the teams playing against each other are major footballing nations which will be very exciting.

Germany v Italy
What else? Forza Italia!

Portugal v France
With Deco and Costinha back, Portugal look ready for a serious assault on the trophy but France on the other hand, have found their form which saw them see off favourties Brazil & Spain. Certainly a clash of the titans. France with the magic of Zidane and the speed of Henry, I reckon them to go through this one. But not without a very tough fight against Portugal.

The last 8. Onwards the semis

2006-06-30T16:03:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

The World Cup has reached its quaterfinals stage already, with some very exciting matchups in this stage of the tournament...

Germany vs Argentina
Germany & Argentina are by far the most convincing teams in the tournament. Argentina came off unscathed in Group C or so called the "Group of Death" and Germany has so far won only normal teams. But their showing against Sweden proved critics wrong. Then again, there's home advantage for the Germans to overcome Argentina. Argentina to go through.

Italy vs Ukraine
Well, Forza Italia!

England vs Portugal
England look very unconvincing so far, and even though Portugal is without Deco, Costinha & Ronaldo, I believe Maniche, Simao and Figo should be enough to finish the job.

France vs Brazil
The 98 champions are back, especially in the 2nd half against Spain where they nullify their opponent with ruthless efficiency. Brazil's 4-2-4 formation is very vulnerable although it possesses very good strike force. I always believed football is won in the midfield. I don't see Emerson & Ze Roberto overcoming Vieira, Makelele, Malouda & Ribery. France to go through.

Makes sense?

2006-06-27T22:20:00.000+08:00

Italy win was fair dinkum
Claims that Italy robbed Australia of a place in the last eight of the World Cup are rife across the globe today. But, as Antonio Labbate argues, the unappreciated Azzurri are the true victims

There was nothing scandalous about Italy’s victory over Australia in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday. At the end of 90 minutes, the best team on both paper and the pitch had qualified for the quarter-finals with a gutsy display that deserved recognition. Instead, the heroes of Kaiserslautern are insulted, labelled as thieves, asked to feel shame instead of joy. Strewth, what do the Azzurri have to do to gain any credit in this game?

Italy robbed nobody at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion. If anything, Marcello Lippi’s boys were the true victims in a game which turned with the wrongful dismissal of Marco Materazzi. The Inter stopper is no angel, his reputation underlines that fact, yet there was nothing devilish about his challenge on Marco Bresciano. It was mistimed, not cynical, not dangerous and definitely not worthy of an early bath

Up until that point, it was Italy who were threatening to ripple the net with more purposeful attacking plays. The Luca Toni of three months ago would have comfortably fired his side into a commanding position had he shown a little more composure in front of goal. While Aussie claims that they had more of the ball are true, they did little with it – both before and after the Materazzi injustice.

The Socceroos failed to take advantage of the extra man, perhaps thinking that they had some sort of divine right to dump the three-time world champions out of Germany 2006. What they realise now is that it is going to take some effort to defeat this Italy side, one which is unbeaten in over 20 games. There was simply no way that Lippi’s troops, full of character and fighting spirit, were going to go home as second round casualties for the second World Cup running.

Of course, the main gripe from the men from Down Under comes in relation to the debatable penalty decision. It admittedly wasn’t clear cut, contentious, harsh, but these things happen in football as they do in cricket when it comes to LBW decisions. And you definitely don’t need Hawkeye technology to see Lucas Neill providing Fabio Grosso with a barrier in which to run into. A snick-o-meter may have perhaps been useful to assess whether any contact was actually made, but there was no doubt that Neill was guilty of a dropped catch just before tea.

The disappointment in some of the post-match comments from the gutsy Australians was understandable, but others were nothing short of scandalous. Scott Chipperfield had the audacity to lament that referees seem to favour the footballing superpowers. "They look after the big nations," he said. "They want the big countries through to the semis and finals. It's always the way."

As if the Materazzi red card doesn’t provide enough evidence to ridicule that claim, perhaps Chipperfield should ask his Coach, Guus Hiddink, about what happened between Italy and South Korea four years ago when a certain Byron Moreno was blowing the whistle. Now that was a game in which a team [Italy, that is] was robbed, yesterday’s result was simply fair dinkum.

Source: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/2006/fairdinkum.html

Antonio Labbate is football expert with Channel4.com

sick of it all

2006-06-27T01:36:00.000+08:00

Italy 1 - 0 Australia
Totti pen 94

I believe we deserved the win.
Good game and credits to Australia. I think they played an excellent game.
I've had enough people messaging me on MSN and tell me how they felt about the game. Saying this and that, that Italy cheated or whatsoever.

Did Materazzi deserved the direct red?
Its controversial.
I think it should had been a yellow.
You all can say whatever you all like about how he tackled the fella and deserved the red.
Let me tell you this. He was not the last man. Zambrotta was beside the Australian fella.
Sure it was a bad tackle but I don't think a direct red card was deserved.

You people can say Australia didn't deserved to lose. Yup you were right. But we didn't deserved to lose either I believe!!?!?
Look at our first half!? Which team threatened the goal more!?
BE HONEST????
Back to the red card.
Up until that point, the Italians looked in control but then heroically defended before Fabio Grosso won a debatable penalty in the 94th minute.
Come on man, you think Australia will get such a long spell of attack if Materazzi wasn't sent off?

Look at the 1st half, tell me truthfully, who was the better team? When it was 11 vs 11.
Argue all you want.

Yes we were lucky. I can't deny that.
But if you wanna fucking blame someone for making you lose money, don't come fucking messaging me about how the team I love cheat and how we don't deserve the match.
Blame the fucking referee.
So don't come messaging me and attack the team I supported all my life.
Would you like it if I did that?
What if that team wasn't Italy and it was England instead???
I believe ALOT OF YOU PEOPLE WOULD BE SAYING DIFFERENT THINGS.
Same thing here for me.
I didn't even attack England for winning the previous match after a bad performance.
England won through a bad performance.
I believed Italy played well. Its just that luck was on our side.

Its not that I can't take critics.
To me, critics and attacks are 2 different things.

End of the day, I just think that THE MAJORITY OF YOU PEOPLE just fucking hate us.

Say whatever you want.
I'm sick of saying it so many times.

Forza Italia

The last 16, and justice done

2006-06-24T17:14:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

The group stages of the world cup are over.
Here's some of the matchups we'll see, and of course my picks to go through, but I'm no football expert, just a small time punter :D

Germany vs Sweden
Home advantage, At least a quarterfinal for Germany. So bye Sweden.

Argentina vs Mexico
Argentina is unstoppable now. lol.

England vs Ecuador
Well England will go through this one, I don't see Ecuador overcoming England.

Portugal vs Netherlands
None of them impressed me. But I'm thinking that it'll be an extratime matchup. My pick is Portugal.

Italy vs Australia
Need is I say more? Forza Italia!

Brazil vs Ghana
Might be mission impossible for Ghana.

Switzerland vs Ukraine
The Swiss look more disciplined and tactically sound. Switzerland to go through.

Spain vs France
France don't look convincing enough, but if Zidane doesn't play they might stand a chance. But chances are he'll play, so Spain to go through. (Anyone noticed that Zidane doesn't pass the ball to Henry?)

I'm an asian. I should be supporting asian teams. But this morning, I saw what was justice done.
Yup.
Switzerland vs Korea
Korea were crying foul over the 2nd goal by the Swiss and complaining about the referee's decision.
In singaporean terms, Kelong.
Now they are getting a taste of their own medicine. Just that it came 4 years later.
How can they scream "Kelong!" when they themselves were on the favourable side of the referees 4 years ago.
They were a rough team then.
They played legs instead of the ball.
Yes their determination is commendable.
But they were obviously the favourites of the referees.
Look at Spain and Italy 4 years ago.
Victims.
A kick on Maldini's face which left blood gushing out.
A legit goal by Spain disallowed.
All by the referee's favour.
So don't cry foul you koreans. You're just getting a taste of your own medicine.

Alot of people are saying Argentina will win the World Cup this year. Not that I disagree, but I have my doubts.
True, Argentina are by far the most impressive team in the tournament so far. Excellent teamwork, creative strike force, stable defense.
Yet I don't believe they'll actually win it this year.
NO south american country has ever won the World Cup on european soil. Vice versa.
You might not believe it but its the truth.
Ok except for Brazil in 1958.
But based on the fact Brazil did actually won it before you people might not fully agree with me and think history is some bullshit.
History does play a part.
You think the europeans gonna let a south american country win on european soil?
Come on, caucasians have ego man.
To them, it'll be a humiliation.
Well, its just my views, so don't flame me for the comments.
Lets just watch. :)
My pick for winner?
Of course its Italy.
But not forgetting Spain & Germany will be there in the final 4.
But of course Germany has to win Argentina to actually reach the semis so, we shall see. :)

Was at Zouk last saturday for Above & Beyond's gig. The music was great, the vibe, the drinks and especially, Tom was there.
He has come back for holidays which might probably last a month. Well...
Anyway, I didn't fully enjoy myself that night, probably because I lost money on the Czech-Ghana match that night and seeing Italy draw 1-1 with the damn americans made my mood go down. LOL.
Then again, the music was great but I didn't stay throughout, and left the place at around 4:30am.
Anyway, I've finally planned my time-table for school already. Its not that great actually, because most of the morning classes have been taken up because of "Kiasuism" lol.
I was late to plan actually haha so never mind that.
Its time to find job for now.
Anyone has options for me????????

boredom leads to ?

2006-06-17T03:58:00.000+08:00

You Are A: Monkey!

Monkeys are intelligent and agile, well-adapted for jungle life as they swing happily from tree to tree. As a monkey, you are a social animal who eats a wide range of food, is quick to learn new things and loves to climb. A monkey's tiny primate features are irresistable, as is his gregarious personality!

You were almost a: Parakeet or a Duck
You are least like a: Groundhog or a Bunny Discover What Cute Animal You Are!

I'm a fuckin monkey!

Current track: Gabriel & Dresden - Sydney

Great start!!!

2006-06-13T05:30:00.000+08:00

Italy 2 - 0 Ghana
Pirlo 40, Iaquinta 83

To all those who said Ghana could win us, especially those from the Newpaper team,
thanks for taking the pressure of us.
I know you hate us, but you did a great job by writing us off.

FORZA ITALIA

Italy all the way!

2006-06-13T01:57:00.000+08:00

Read something really funny a few days back.
You know the book Starhub sends you every month with all the timings of each channel inside?
Yes I still have it.

There was a feature on the World Cup this month in the book and introducing every team playing in the tournament.

There was also a segment where they asked some celebrities about which group match were they looking forward to most.

And here's Denise Keller's

"The group match I'm looking forward to is Italy vs USA. The USA team is so strong and the Italians get so emotional on the field!!!"

What the fuck did it meant?
Italy is weaker compared to the USA?
Did she meant basketball? or baseball?
It just means that she doesn't watch football at all for saying this kind of things. Or rather, soccer to her. Cause to her football might be played with the hand for all you know.
Come on. Get real.
I'm a little annoyed and amused by this comment.

Nevertheless, it still provided me some amusement.

At this point of time, the Czechs have won USA 3-0.

Next up, Italy vs Ghana

Forza Azzurri!!!!

Its all about the football craze now.

2006-06-09T21:46:00.000+08:00

こんにちは世界.

Didn't really blog much recently since last week, I was working at the PC show @ Suntec City from last thursday to sunday.
Well, sales wasn't that good. The booth in which I was working at was a little out of the way compared to the rival company's booth which was just beside the main walkway when u come through the door.
The product I was selling didn't come cheap either, It could be said as the branded among laptops.
Fujitsu.
Yup. Made in Japan, cheapest dual-core laptop goes for at least $3088.
I'll spare the details.

The World Cup is gonna start in a few hours.
Once every 4 years, doesn't it get you excited? Hahaha.
The first match is Germany vs Costa Rica, followed by Poland vs Ecuador.
Your predictions?
Here's mine...

Germany 2 - 1 Costa Rica (Germany has a leaky defence but I'm pretty sure they won't settle for a draw. Home pressure and advantage?)

Poland 1 - 1 Ecuador (Poland were in the same group as England during qualifying and they did a pretty good job against England. Whereas Ecuador finished 3rd in qualifying behind Brazil and Argentina. A draw seems to be a likely result.)

I'm no football expert, just a football fan. But these are just my 2 cents worth, follow at your own risk. Hahaha.

Italy's match will be on Tuesday morning.
I'll be gunning for them as usual.
Forza Italia!

Gaki No Tsukai ya Arahende

2006-05-30T03:55:00.000+08:00

Here's some videos I'm crazy about recently...

Its a show in Japan and the name of it is Gaki no Tsukai ya Tarahende.

The youtube measurements are alittle tad too big for my blog, so I'll just post the links.
You guys should watch it.
Its REALLY REALLY FUNNY.
Unless you have a different sense of amusement...

Enjoi !

NO LAUGHING IN THE CLASS!!!

Toshokan de Silent with Ernesto Hoost

Toshokan de Silent 1

Toshokan de Silent 2

Toshokan de Silent 3

Toshokan de Silent 4

yet another football post

2006-05-19T03:51:00.000+08:00

If you had read the recent footballing news...
Match fixing allegations have hit my favourite footballing nation, Italy, and my favourite club, Juventus.

Many people have disturbed me, saying the Juve could be relegated to Serie B,
laughing at my beloved club.
I didn't expect things could be this way.
Its not within my power to do anything.

Well, fuck you all.
My support for the club will always be there.
Its a real test of your support of the team.

Sidetracking a little.
In my previous post, people were scoffing off Italy.
I was browsing in Kinokuniya a few days back and I was flipping through this magazine called NewMan.
Or was it something else? Fuck it.
It was a singapore magazine.
There was an article on the coming World Cup.
There was this particular column about how many world cups each nation had won.
And they wrote Italy.
Only 2.
1934 & 1938.
Where's our 1982?
From here you can see, singaporeans don't give credit to Italy.
Only to the very muched overhyped England.
True they are strong.
But come on, what about the other teams in the world?
We only believe what the papers say.
They talk about England all day long. 24/7.
Although we didn't do well for the past few campaigns but we ain't 3 time champions for nothing.
What the fuck about England?
Only that 1 miserable pathetic time which was 1960?
Fuck off.
We have a strike force whose depth can only be matched by Brazil.
And our strikers are proven. On international level.
Boring football?
Its not the player's fault. Its the coach.
I'm not saying England's not good but I'm just simply pissed off by the way the Azzurri is painted in the papers.
And everyday when I buy the newspapers to read footballing news its as if I just bought the London times.
We shouldn't call the footballing column a footballing column anymore.
We should just call it, England's world cup column.
Not just Italy, and Argentina too.
Just not enough credit to them.
Respect.

Well back to the topic,
what would you people do if the team you support since young did that too?
Would you jump ship?
I bet you will.
Everyone supports only the biggest teams.
If they fall, the "supporters" would go ahead and support another team.
I wouldn't call them football fans.
Poseurs they are.
For they know nuts.
All they know is just to criticise, criticise and criticise.
Saying this no good, that no good.

Like the match last night between Barcelona and Arsenal.
Come on man, everyone who saw the match could agree that Arsenal were the more dangerous side.
To me, they are the true champions of Europe this season.
And to those people who don't give credit to the opposition who had played well,
please. Do me a favour.
Don't ever, call yourselves football fans.

Forza Italia.
Forza Juventus.

Domo.

2006-05-18T01:18:00.000+08:00

Here's something very cool I saw on Rakuten...

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/instinct/407741/490787/

Here's another one...
Its a little outdated but nevertheless...
Some may find it lame, but many find it funny...

http://youtube.com/results?search=hard+gay&search_type=search_videos

yooHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Was watching "I not Stupid Too" yesterday.
Well, I'm a little slow but...
The story does actually reflect on the current problems of the society.
I wouldn't say current.
It started way back in the 90s. During my time.
But during my time, if I had to make any comparisons to the show, I would dare say ours was worse off.

Back in my days (boy do I sound old), there was only 2 choices to make.
Either you were the prey, or you were the predator.
Either be what we labelled as nerd back then, or be a pure singapore made ah beng.
There was no trend back then.
No hip-hop.
No jap style.
No street.
No vintage
To eat or be eaten.

Fights happened regularly after school.
Rules were super strict.
The more strict the rules were, the more rebellious we were.
I wouldn't call myself a pioneer of that generation who started it all, but I was once part of it.
Gangs, fights, smoking.
You name it, we've done it.
I'm not trying to brag how "Sud" I was back then, I never was.
But there were similarities between the 2 generations.
Parents had no time for us etc etc etc.

Behold, the truth about the Singapore society.
A first world country with a third world thinking.
Where art, creativity is often viewed as nonsensical stuff. A waste of time.
Its not going to get you anywhere.
Time should be spent studying.
Be a doctor, lawyer or an engineer.

For the people of my generation,
Regconition from parents for something you excelled in or was interested in was a minority.

Its not so bad now.
We are opening up. Thats a good thing.
But its all too late.
Just too late.

The Cardigans
"Don't Blame Your Daughter (Diamonds)"

Don't blame your daughter
that's just sentimental
and don't blame your mom
for all that you've done wrong
Your dad is not guilty
you came out a little faulty
and the factory closed
so you can't hold them liable
You come from an island,
you're cutting diamonds
with a rubbery knife
Your autograph is worthless
so don't send me letters
and don't mail me cash
'cause your money is no good
What's left in your matress
is holes and lack of love left
some hair from a horse,
and none of it is yours, man
You come from an island,
you're cutting diamonds
with a rubbery knife
And the song you sing today
wasn't always in your head,
the words you tryin' to say
are the ones you shouldn't 've said
they're glistenin' like diamonds,
go out and find' em
but don't blame your daughter
Read me your tombstone,
tell me you're sorry,
fax me your will,
you owe me something still
Blood is like water
the bath that you poured me
has drained and it's gone,
don't blame it on your son
And the song you sing today
wasn't always in your head,
the words you tryin' to say
are the ones you shouldn't 've said
they're glistening like diamonds,
go out and find'em
The world is full of diamonds
go out and find'em
but don't blame your daughter

Turbulent times

2006-05-16T17:47:00.000+08:00

Open up The New Paper, and its England everywhere.
England.
Overhyped and without Rooney, they are gone fucks.
Germany.
Home ground advantage.
Everyone says Brazil.
True, they are the ones to beat.

What about Argentina?
People say they always self detonate.
But remember they have a lot of talent in the squad.

Italy?
People don't give a chance to Italy.
Especially singaporeans.
Right. We may play boring football in the past. Catenaccio.
But under Lippi, we are attacking.
We are not 3 time World Cup winners for nothing.
We boast some of the world's best attackers.
Bless you ignorants.

Italy's World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers: Buffon (Juventus), Peruzzi (Lazio), Amelia (Livorno)

Defenders: Zambrotta (Juventus), Nesta (Milan), Cannavaro (Juventus), Grosso (Palermo), Zaccardo (Palermo), Barzagli (Palermo), Materazzi (Inter), Oddo (Lazio)

Midfielders: Camoranesi (Juventus), Pirlo (Milan), Gattuso (Milan), De Rossi (Roma), Perrotta (Roma), Barone (Palermo)

Attackers: Totti (Roma), Toni (Fiorentina), Gilardino (Milan), Del Piero (Juventus), Inzaghi (Milan), Iaquinta (Udinese)

Reserves: De Sanctis (Udinese), Bonera (Parma), Marchionni (Parma), Semioli (Chievo)

These are bad times for my beloved club, Juventus.
Even if they go to Serie B, they will still have my support.

Forza Juventus
Forza Azzurri

Happy Mother's Day

2006-05-15T00:05:00.000+08:00

Today is Mother's Day

although it has already passed for like 15 minutes.

Had a good dinner with my family today.
Quality time spent.
Except for my irritating niece.
Who is absolutely spoilt.

Thats the damn reason I don't really like kids.
They're cute from age 0 to 5.
Anything onwards they are downright irritating.

Until they finally seen the light.

Sorry for all that I've made you worried in the past Mum.
Sorry for all the past troubles.

I love you Mum.

Happy Mother's Day.

Eighty-eight days and counting

2006-05-11T04:36:00.001+08:00

You point your finger at someone, there's still 3 fingers pointing back at you.

Sabotage.
Don't push it too far.
Don't overdo it.
Don't be too much.

You wreck someone's career, someone else would come along and do the same to you.
Maybe not now, maybe later in the future.

Retribution.
I strongly believe in it.
Do you?

What goes around, comes around.

88 more days.
Counting down.

Mission Impossible

2006-05-03T04:11:00.000+08:00

My com died on me a few days back...
miraculously,
I revived it.
It was just a problem of spoilt ram.

But the warning signs were there.
I need a new com.
And it just throws everything I had in mind off its track.
Financial problems.

Nothing with my family.
Its just me.

And now the damn PC comes up with problems that will occur in the near future.
My current one is about 5 years old already.
Well its about time to change.
But where's the money?
You expect me to stretch my hand out and ask for money?
I'm not that sort of guy.
Progress package.
Yup, and hopefully my brother, who uses the com too, will contribute.
Its all in that 1 word. Hopefully. I doubt so.

I have second thoughts about studying already.
And its all financial problems.
Like what I typed just a few lines up,
Its just me.
My family is supporting my school fees,
I'm already feeling bad enough.
I don't intend to take any money from them, like what I've been doing for the past 2 years.
But without the $700 a month, where am I gonna find the money to survive?
Food?
Transport? From Pasir Ris to Clementi and changing a bus to SIM for 4 days a week is a killer.
Although school is only from Mondays - Thursdays, 0900HRS - 1300HRS,

I need a damn job.
A part time one.
At least $600 a month.
But...
UOL assigments are famous for their difficulty.
I still need time to do my assignments, to study.
Where on earth do I find a job like this!?

Sounds Ethan Hunt doesn't it?

Anyone out there with a job that can fufill those conditions?
I need a lifeline.

Short and Sweet?

2006-04-28T03:11:00.000+08:00

Its 3am in the night
I'm feeling sleepy

Elections are just around the corner
6th May
I'll be in Bangkok enjoying
but its all covered
I can still have my vote after I'm back

Hongkong is on the rocks
Michael got into an accident
Thank God nothing happened to him

Clearing leave next week
Freedom never smelled so good before

97 more days
Release.

I'm losing my mind again.

outlook + self disappointment

2006-04-14T01:18:00.000+08:00

hi world.

I'll be leaving for Bangkok with Ivan, Guoliang & Kianleong on the 4th of May.
Time to relax.
But its as if I haven't relax enough.
Camp is as relaxing as you can imagine.
Will be for 4 days.
Some serious retail therapy, and some real good massage.
Oh no do not be mistaken.
I need a real good one.
For my aching bones.
Getting old.

I'm also preparing cash for my HK trip in July.
Oh no I'm not really rich.
Uncle Lee gave me the money for the trip.
I've got 700 bucks.
I know lotsa yer have 900. Ok enough.
I'll be saving on accomodation over there.
Staying at Michael's dad's company apartment.
Tentatively, its planned for 27th to 31st. July.
I've done my research for the trip over there.
Shan't elaborate.
But its just gonna be the typical Singaporean way of going overseas.
买东西, 吃东西, 买东西, 吃东西.

Seems like I have unlimted cash.
Hell no.
I've just realised that I haven't got much savings.
I have friends who manage to save up to 5 digits with their pay during NS.
What the flying fuck!?
And I've managed not to save a single cent during my NS.
I'm very disappointed with myself.
With only 3 more paydays left, thats $2200.
Having at least 500 left in the bank when I ORD seems to be a realistic target.
Its not much, but at least its a start.
No more buying vinyls, drinking sessions, KTV, etc etc.
Which means,
Staying at home more.
Paying more attention to my music with all the spare time I have now since I've decided to stay home more.
Anyone has part time job vacancies?
Need a job desperately.
Maybe its time to go back to the good old laptop business.

112 days left.

lethargism

2006-04-04T15:33:00.000+08:00

I've had a hell of the past few days...
was on off from friday till thursday

shiok right?

yea but tough for the wallet.

Was at zouk on friday night for Agnelli & Nelson's gig
Yet another night we stayed till 5:30 in the morning.
Was with the usual people yet again, Liwei, Ivan, Andee, Melvin, Scott, Alyssa, Lionel, JasK etc etc etc.
The music was uplifting, euphoric
Was like everything was in place.
Vibe. Music. People.
Great night.

Watched 2 movies during Sat and Sun.
I caught Ultraviolet with Michael on saturday night.
Wow.
The movie of the year.
Half the time i was adjusting myself to the seat in the cinema.
And asking Michael if he understood what happened.
Try catching it.
Also caught Ice Age 2 on sunday.
Thats what I call, worth my money.
Funny and hilarious.
Don't think about it as a cartoon.
Its the storyline and the actions of the characters in the movie.
Worth the watch!

Went to Sean's birthday yesterday.
Could tell that he loved the Levis Jeans we bought for him for his birthday
Glad ya like it bro.
Sean just bagged himself a job.
A broker trainee.
It pays well. Infact, very well.
More then what the average uni graduate would be able to get outside. Shan't disclose the pay but I really envy him.
Life is smiling on him.
All the best to you brother.

But when he told us about it, and when I heard about the pay and stuffs, it completely threw off my feet.
For a moment, I wanted to throw away the idea of furthering my studies and joining him.
But after awhile, I think I should better further my studies.
Afterall, Its his job.
But seeing him like this makes me happy for him.

I have to go back camp on wednesday to do some stuffs.
Guess it has something to do with my appointment.
After being on off for so many days,
I guess its kinda normal to be a little lethargic and lazy to actually go back and get things done.

122 days more.
Freedom.

Edging closer

2006-03-28T20:24:00.000+08:00

Hello world.

I haven't pretty much wrote anything recently until today.

Pretty unbusy nowadays.

The new specs have taken over my duties completely.
Life in base is absolutely finding things to do because there's actually pretty much nothing to do.
Sleep.
Eat.
DVDs.
Winning Eleven.
La Kopi @ Changi V.
Gym.

I find my own existance in camp is kinda redundant.
And when times like these come...

Another appointment is given to you.
Its called Platoon Sergeant.
Doesn't do much anyway.
OIC of sergeants.
I don't care much anyway now.
Just endure, the last few months.
Of this fucked up place.
Called Changi Air Base.
of the RSAF.

Fuck you all.

Word is spreading that our OC wants us to clear our off/leave now.
He wants us to be around during July for the COC.
Well, we will be around for sure for the parade.
But I want my off/leave for my HK trip in July.
I'm starting school in August.
I need the leave too.
If it happens, probably a war will erupt.
Not just me. But us.

Actually I haven't been doing much since my last post.
Just trying out the life of an introvert for the past 2 weeks because I'm in camp for the past 2 weekends.
Not extras, it just happen to be my duty.
Not duty, its just that I need to be there to be seen.

Agnelli & Nelson @ ZOUK this friday.
Anyone?

129 days more

Party to freedom

2006-03-13T00:34:00.000+08:00

Its been a crazy weekend for me, going to Zouk on both Friday and Saturday.

Its all about the DJ.
Who's in town for the night.

It was Markus Schulz on Friday night at Zouk.
It was his first time playing in Singapore, and being an avid progressive fan that I am, this is one not to be missed.
Was with Andee only, before meeting up with the usual peeps, Lionel, Brandon and Felix.
His set started off at the usual timing, 1am in the morning.
Churning out his usual tunes, Eighties, Breathe, Language just to name a few.
It sounded very different compared to hearing it on Global DJ Broadcast.
It was more... energetic, the bpm wasn't really that high but you could feel the energy.
Andee "Soulful" Loo proclaimed it was too hard for him. What the?
I didn't stay too late though, left at about 3am. There's a need to conserve energy for something else the next day.

The next day however, was the real deal.
Marco V.
For the third time in Singapore, his sounds are unique and ultimately, hard. Melodically hard.
I was there again, with the usual guys, Andee , Lionel & Co, Melvin, Benny, Liwei and Johnathan.
It was the usual, set started at 1am blah blah.
He didn't really started off with his signature sound though, it was around 2am when you could finally hear the Marco V which everyone was there for.
Melodic tunes, heart thumping beats was the order for the night.
Red Blue Purple, False Light, Bang Bang, More than a life away, Aftermath was just some of them dished out.
I stayed till a record breaking timing, which I, myself couldn't believe.
6am
He stopped at 6am.
Surprisingly there were still quite a number of people around during 530am.
But never have I stayed at Zouk until this late.
Imagine the music.
Left with me were Liwei, Melvin and Andee.
Liwei & Melvin were totally gone.
Andee, surprisingly, enjoyed his 5 hour set.
And he didn't complain anything about hard.
I'm gonna say this again Andee if you're reading this.
You're either 120, or you're 170. Bpm.
You should change your name from Andee "Soulful" Loo to Andee "120 or 170" Loo. hahaha.

Its monday.
The ASLC have finally finished their OJT.
Ole!
They will takeover our duties henceforth.
All we'll be doing, is just shadowing them.
Ole!

But rumour has it. 4 "lucky" specs will be posted to HQ.
8-5.
And I'm 1 of the rumoured ones.
Fuck off.
No way am I gonna go to HQ.
House of Flying Daggers.
Selfish & lazy people.
Hell no.

144 days more to freedom.

short & simple

2006-03-05T01:55:00.000+08:00

busy

tired

broke

freedom

lazy

practice

~finito~

その後長い時間

2006-02-12T23:33:00.000+08:00

hi world.

Its been a long time since i last updated this blog.
Guess must've been Chinese Nu-Year and camp thats keeping me away from my computer...

Anyway, the ASLC course has come to an end 2 days ago on friday. They're gonna passed out as 3SGs and takeover my current duties finally. (YEA!!!)
I'm back to mounting duties now already, just waiting for those future 3SGs to finish their On-Job-Training before taking over me...
Well, I can smell it already....

Its been a very hectic 2 weeks for me, plenty of drinking during the holiday season.
From playing the Ring of Fire card game on the first day of CNY, to Paul van Dyk on the second day.
Alcohol intoxification.
3 Bottles on the first day.
Sex on the Beach, Vodka etc etc, AK-47 on the second day.

But Zouk was way too packed that day, I couldn't even go to the toilet from the dancefloor.
Must've been the hype.
Zouk's way too small for Paul van Dyk.
You know which location is suitable for the man himself?
back in 2004. St James Powerhouse.
Thats what you call awesome.
Pure euphoria.
I'll spare the details.

Been bar-hoppin for the past 2 weeks, from BQ-Bar to gay pubs.
Its all around Boat Quay and the Tanjong Pagar area.
Maybe the location is like what you're thinking now.
"eee"
But hey, there are some really nice bars over there like BQ-Bar, Molly-Malones, Box Office which have very nice ambience, very well furnished lounges around the area.
Box Office is like pretty much exceptional because Mel's elder sister runs the place. So i guess i hang out there pretty much more then any other place.

I went to this pub, or bar, lounge or whatever you label it at Boat Quay last week. I happen to went there again yesterday for a few drinks.
Its called The Roxy.
Many people freaked out when they hear the location. Boat Quay.
But please.
Check the place out.
The ambience is like.... magnificent.
Its so classy, yet cosy.
Doesn't really feel like Boat Quay at all.
And they serve really nice nuts over there.

I've realised. I'm no more the hardcore guy I used to be.
Partying week in week out.
Old already.
Age is catching up on me.
6 more years to 30.
I'm like, more of a bar guy now.
But still I club, only when there's a good DJ in town or,
some occasion where my friends are heading down to party.
I don't drink to get drunk anymore.
I drink with the company of good friends, over a good conversation.
But there are days when I go all out.
But I know my limits.
But I hate to get drunk.
The puking and stuff.
I'm over and done with that.
Too much burns my liver.
One of my resolutions?
But I still drink week in week out.
Moderately.
Changed?
Maybe.

173 days more.

routine work.

2006-01-22T20:29:00.000+08:00

EX EARTHWORM has ended this week for the trainees.
which means for the next 3 weeks, its gonna be plain theory all the way. Lectures galore by RSM.
We'll just let him run the whole show. (:

I went to SIM on friday with Michael to apply for the UOL course.
I didn't really know SIM was at Clementi in the first place, I've always thoughted it was at Dhobby ghault or somewhere else but what the heck SIM, SMU. I must have been confused.

Come to think of the location of the school, its a little far for me considering that I stay in the far east. Smack right to the extreme which comes in the name of Pasir Ris.
Its gonna take me at least an hour to reach Clementi MRT everyday for school.
MRT station uh, I still need to take a bus to that place.

Anyway, I've applied for the banking and finance degree offered by UOL at SIM. I brought along all my transcripts and the nescessary stuff. BUT!
I did not bring the original copy of my transcript and cert to prove to them that my photocopied stuff are real.
So, as it goes, I have to go back there again this coming friday to authenticate my papers. DAMN.

Spent the whole day in town with Mike, Sim, Moses and Matthew. We were slacking around in town and the usual was get a drink, have a seat, and discuss everything.
Actually, there wasn't much of a discussion going on, 1/2 the time we were talking bullshite, disturbing each other. I wouldn't label that as a discussion in much sense. Haha...

We did the worst thing that one could do when they are bored in town. And that was gaming.
Damn! We played CS:Source for about 2 hours before we headed down to Geylang for some Beef Horfun.
It was my first time playing CS:Source since it was launch, or should I say it was the first time I touched the game since I quitted it about 3 years back. Well, skill is forever. What can ya say? Hahahaha....

Stayed at home for the majority of saturday and finished 2 movies which I've just bought.
Both movies were labelled by the majority as "boring".
But what the fuck man.
Ocean's Twelve and Seven Swords.
Is it that boring?
I've got friends telling me that they fell asleep while watching it or whatsoever but hey I find both movies very interesting and intriguing.

Went off to meet Scott later to Bliss @ Punggol Park (YET AGAIN!!).
Met up with the same people as last week with an additon people like Derek and Colin.
The guys were all talking about their rides, how to modify them and where to get the cheaper deals around in town.
Kinda out for me since I've no car to call my own. Boh bian, no money.
Anyway I'm not really interested in cars anyway. As long as it moves, its fine with me.
I couldn't really get into what they're saying, or should I say, I never tried in the first place to get in it. Not my kinda topic. lol.
In the end I spent the night talking to Alyssa and Jimmy about life, studies, career blah blah. Much better topics then cars. hahaha just my opinion. (:
The night came to an end when we headed down to Geyland (YET AGAIN!!) for some mee sua and tao huay.
Its been a long time since I ate there so, might as well. (:

194 days more

Inclement Weather

2006-01-15T20:19:00.000+08:00

The weather's been a little tad too bad for the past 1 week, except for the fact that it was sunny yesterday.
Continous days of rain sure dampened a lot of people's mood, especially when the Lunar New Year is just around the corner.

I did my fair share of shopping for the New Year too.
Having spent near to $300 on clothes already.
Utterly burned.
Bought myself 3 new tees for the coming New Year.
1x Jacket by Nike from Limited Edition
3x Tees from Stussy, Headline and Surrender each...

I couldn't find any pictures for any of the tees I bought except for the Surrender one...
heres a look

Overview of the Pocket tee from Surrender

The Front Pocket

The Print at the back of the tee. UNKLEFILM LTD.

Dope? Up to you. Just wanted to share the pictures cause I thought this tee really cost me some money.
Call me cocky or what I don't care, but I find this tee dope. Nuff Said.

EX STEELWALL just ended on thursday. Which means its EX EARTHWORM this coming week.
I'll probably be staying in the whole week.
Look on the brightside of things, another 1 more month and their 2 weeks of OJT will begin.
And to follow up on the previous post,
The Beginning of The End.

I was beginning to wonder.
What criteria, or what qualities does it take to be a commander?
To be able to go to SISPEC / OCS after BMT.
What are the conditions.
Its been a year since I passed out.
And the ugly side of things are beginning to show up.
Lazy people. Slackers.
They don't deserve to be commanders.
They don't deserve the rank in the first place.
They don't lead by example.
There's no commanding quality in these people at all.
They deserve no respect as a commander.
Who am I talking about?
Nuff Said.

I spend last night hanging out with Scott, Alyssa, Jimmy, Gary and Vicky at Bliss Cafe at Punggol Park having supper.
Its a very nice and cooling place, with some great drinks over there.
Definitely a good place to slack a night away.
Me, Jimmy & Alyssa were discussing about overseas travel and, food.
Both were hot topics and to speak of overseas holiday sparked off a mini debate in my mind.
This year, I'm going on another overseas trip. I'm already saving up.
But where?
Bangkok?
or Hong Kong?
Which one is better?
No idea.
We'll see.

30th January Monday
2nd day of the Lunar New Year
PAUL VAN DYK
"The Politics of Dancing CD Tour"
ZOUK

see you there.

204 exact days left.

the beginning of the end

2006-01-03T22:32:00.000+08:00

Happy Nu-Year.
Guess everyone's still in the mood.
The holiday mood...

I'm already overwhelmed.
Seeing the 11th ASLC...
The mood is here...
Here to stay...

And the beginning of the end...
The final countdown...

216 as of today.

Still long but, what the heck.
Its not illegal right?
Perfectly normal.
For a guy whose takeover has arrived.

The O and the R are here to stay. For good.

All there's left now is just the D.

I'm waiting. And counting down.

a time to reflekt

2005-12-31T01:27:00.000+08:00

Its coming.
The end of the year.
2005 will be gone.
Time to usher in the nu-year.
Time to look back and reflect on the past 1 year.
Time to make new year resolutions when we know we won't probably achieve them. haha... thats for me.

a lot has happened in 2005...
me getting my 3SG followed by 2SG...
the instructor days in FDC...
the ORD issue, what to do after...
my men ORD-ing...
Zoukout 2005 with Armin and gigs aplenty...
my understudies coming at dec currently on course for their 3SG chevron...

what a year, what a year...

but of course, 2006 is a year to look forward to...
ORD!!!
Finally... its drawing nearer, and nearer...
no more Sergeant, but Mister. or... SIR.
oh man what a day to look forward to.

and the inevitable comes...
Whats next after ORD? study? work?
what the hell...

some resolutions I hope I would keep in this coming year...
1) Get into a Uni... (RMIT, UOL)
2) financially independent hopefully.
3) run more often so that I can quit smoking. You know that smoking actually makes you thinner? I'm afraid of being fat...
4) eat less. be less of a glutton.
5) Spend more time mixing, and learn producing. I set that last year but only managed to achieve like erm... 40%? oh what the hell, when the new specs take over, I would have more time at home. :)

I justed blew away my cash with a purchase of like 13 new vinyls from 4Djsonly.com
The shipping is so fucking ex! 44 EUR!!! What the fuck man!
I'll never buy any stuff from them again... the shipping is way too extravagant. Its not even Fedex, its Rapid Air courier.
I spent a total of 261 SGD there. FUCK!!! Then again... if not for those rare vinyls.

Sander Van Doorn - Dark Roast
John O'Callaghan pres. Mannix - Mercury
Push = M.i.k.e - R.e.s.p.e.c.t
Airwave - Save Me (Disc 1)
Ridgewalkers - Find (incl Kyau vs Albert rmx)
Deep Dish - Say Hello (Paul van Dijk Rmx)
Volition - The Spell
Armin Van Buuren - Zocalo (Gabriel & Dresden rmx)
Ronski Speed & Sebastian Sand - Sole Survivor
Dogzilla - Without You ( dub mix )
The Police - SOS
Andy Moor - Halcyon - alex morph mix
Ralphie B & Sander van Dien Pres. First State - First State / Scared

I'm burned!!!

in the meantime...

Happy Nu-Year

mixed emotions

2005-12-18T21:39:00.000+08:00

Its been a hell of a long time since I wrote anything on this blog but what the hell, I'm back to stay-in life again already.
Mondays - Fridays stay in.

I've been arrowed yet again as an instructor for the 11th ASLC. There were mixed emotions about being an instructor.
I get to spend my Xmas, New Year and Chinese New Year whereas if I remain in flight, I'm on duty for all occasions.
I miss out on the off days.

Seeing the 11th ASLC peeps, there was a feeling of relieved, and yet fear.

Relieved. Is that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel already. Its there. with just a few more hurdles to go. My ORD. My freedom. The end of all sai kang. Such was relieved.
But what was pondering me, was what is my OC gonna do with so many specs in base?
The biggest bet was, we were gonna stay with our platoons. Continuing mounting.
BUT!
There obviously isn't enough beds for us to sleep.
Which means....
Rotational mounting for older specs?
I can see it. The Invincible Future.
Mount 1. Dismount 4?
The future is near.

What about fear?
yes. the usual question. the sum of all fears in NS.
What are you gonna do when you ORD?
Work? Study?
Well, I want to study. But to think that I'm already 24 by the time I ORD, its a little to old to be taking money from your parents right?
Studying part time? Its too demanding.
Work? I don't mind working but I don't see any future in me working directly in the society because I don't have a degree which opens me up to more career opportunities.
As I mentioned before, I wanted to study creative advertising. But it needs a portfolio.
And it happens that I seem to be a little weak in that. I need time to do up my portfolio. But I'm like staying in now? Which is 1 of the reasons I'm not really happy to be an instructor now. Ahhh...life.... shit happens uh?

Well...
Study?
Work?
Part time?

Whats your call?

What is your working style

2005-12-05T16:02:00.000+08:00

You are friendly, adaptable realists. You rely on what you see, hear, and know first-hand. You good-naturedly accept and use the facts around you. You look for a satisfying solution instead of trying to impose any "should" or "must" of your own. You are sure a satisfying solution will turn up once you have grasped all the facts.

You solve problems by being adaptable, and often can get other to adapt, too. People generally like you well enough to consider any compromise you suggest. You are unprejudiced open-minded, and tolerant of most everyone--including yourself. You take things as they are and thus may be very good at easing a tense situation and pulling conflicting factions together.

With your focus on the current situation and realistic acceptance of what exists, you can be a gifted problem solver. Because you are not necessarily bound by a need to follow standard procedures or preferred methods, you are often able to see ways of achieving a goal by "using" the existing rules, systems, or circumstances in new ways, rather than allowing them to be roadblocks.

You are actively curious about people, activities, food, objects, scenery, or anything new presented to your senses. Your expert abilities in using your senses may show in:

a continuous ability to see the need of the moment and turn easily to meet it
the ability to absorb, apply and remember great numbers of facts
an artistic taste and judgement
the handling of tools and materials

You make your decisions by using the personal values of feeling rather than the logical analysis of thinking. Your feeling makes you tactful, sympathetic, interested in people, and especially good at handling human contacts. You may be too easy in matters of discipline. You learn far more from first-hand experience than from books, and do better in actual situations than on written tests. Abstract ideas and theories are not likely to be trusted by you until you have been tested in experience. You may have to work harder than other people to achieve in school, but can do so when you see the relevance.

You do best in careers needing realism, action, and adaptability. Examples are health services, sales, design, transportation, entertainment, secretarial or office work, food service, supervising work groups, machine operation, and many kinds of troubleshooting.

You are strong in the art of living. You get a lot of fun out of life, which makes you good company. You enjoy your material possessions and take the time to acquire you. You find much enjoyment in good food, clothes, music, and art. You enjoy physical exercise and sports, and usually are good at these.

How effective you are depends on how much judgment you acquire. You may need to develop your feeling so that they can use your values to provide standards for your behavior, and direction and purpose in your lives. If your judgment is not developed enough to give you any character or stick-to-it-iveness, you are in danger of adapting mainly to your own love of a good time

http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test47.aspx

a hell lot of things

2005-12-02T20:33:00.000+08:00

apologise for the lack of updates of my blog.
so many things have happened since the last time I posted something.
EX East Hawk 21st - 24th Nov
COC Parade (28th Nov)

and the aftermath, you can pretty much guess.

Well you work hard, but you gotta play hard too.

Celebrated Mel's Birthday at Box Office, sipping champagne, playing games related with alcohol, which everybody had a good time that night, except me. Who had a very very bad sore throat which ended up being a vocal cord infection (i att'C' 3 days for that, how serious is that). I had totally no voice but that whole week, I couldn't speak properly, couldn't eat a hell lot of stuff. You can guess the ordeal I went through in camp considering the camp food. Doesn't SFI just plain suck?
well, back to Mel's birthday, the highlight of the night was the part when they had their faces squeezed at the cheeks and having lips looking like a goldfish.Then we had to say stupid things like;

'My name is Chubby.'
'My dad is Chubby.'
'Even my DoggggGGGG is Chubby.'

Believe me. It was one of the most hilarious moments of the night.

went to Sentosa today, was totally shagged out. Its because I totally couldn't sleep last night, I have no idea why. I just couldn't sleep. In the end I slept for about only 2 hours before heading out. Its not that I can't last the day. Its when you reached home. I went to the National Skin Centre today too for my medical review. God damn it it was one the longest time I've waited there. 30 mins to see the doc, another 45 mins to process my next appointment. What the fuck man.

Andee is in HK now, left him some special instructions, hope he gets some Underground tees for me. Bon voyage Bro. Take care.

Qizhi is back in Singapore for holidays after a few months in the land down under. Wonder how he looks like now? hmm....

I have decided on which university course I've decided to take already, finally. I'm only interested in the Mass Comm, or should i say, Advertising.
It boils down to 2 universities, Monash and RMIT. Should be applying real soon. But of course I would not just applied Advertising, will apply for Industrial Design too. Hope I can get in either one.
If not... I think its the end of my academic career. Haha....

Been listening to a lot of Cranberries recently. I have no idea why. Just felt like it.
Here's some tunes I've been listening to...

Linger
Just my Imagination
Daffofil Lament
When You're gone
Never Grow Old

Bleached

2005-11-20T16:40:00.000+08:00

a lack of updates lately. main reason is yet what i stress again that I'm...

L A Z Y

haw haw haw.

been staying at home alot lately. thanks to Tingji and his anime. I've finished watching Bleach the anime, from episode 1 - 58. And its still going on. its a 9/10 anime. you guys should watch it.

Was in town these 2 weeks with mike and dudes, went window shopping, bought myself a Lacoste tee since it was having a sale, a gregory pouch. Just enough for my iPOD, my cigs and medication to fit in. The size seemed just right. went to Lucky Plaza to taper my Levis i got from Taiwan etc etc. As i was walking along town and browsing around, I was actually looking for Havianas and singlet but it seemed that i ended up at Leftfoot accidentally.
As usual, i browse around the shop and something caught my eye...

the Visvim FBT2 sneaker.
DAMN. its so nice!!!
hell yea and the price is nice too.
If my ears were working right that day, I thought i heard something like SGD$499.
hell yea.

Gotta wait for next month. Might not be even next month. I've no idea when will I actually get it.
any kind souls out there care to sponsor? Half will do :D

EX East Hawk next week, I'll be in camp the whole week. its good in a way, won't be spending as much as I would be compared to the times I'm out of camp.

saw an article in the news today which seem interesting.
a famous pianist who ran away from NS is now back in Singapore, and pays a small sum of money as a fine for that. crime?
what the hell.
Its fuckin 2 years of torture, well depends really how you look at it, I'm enjoying it. Yea right its only the outfield part. I hate the admin part.
There's a lot of debate out there whether the punishment s fair enough or anot. Thing is, he's been living in UK for the past 30 years of his life and his parents are kinda too old now to be flying half the world around just to visit him in UK.
Yea yea, he's been exiled from this place for the past 30 years and he's got his deserts, but. Do the goverment spare a thought about those who are serving NS now? By paying a meagre sum of $5000 only? For escaping NS? 30 years out of this country?
man, people are rich these days, whats $5K ? Whats staying overseas? If this is the case, we can expect what to see in the future already. It looks bleak imo.
ahh.. the singapore goverment, contradicting.

Whats your point?

nothing

2005-11-08T23:30:00.000+08:00

hi world.

pretty much broked to the extreme already these few days, all i could do was just stay at home. plenty of mixing, plenty of sleep. slack uh?
thanks to Tingji, who brought his HDD over today, and supplied me with 20GB worth of anime, Gungrave, Bleach & Full Metal Panic 2nd Raid. I'm gonna take sometime to finish watching these animes.
Went running with Tingji after that, didn't know how much we cover, but i suppose its about 4km?

Infact, was pretty lazy to actually run. Its always the starting part when you wanna pull yourself up to go running thats the hardest. But luckily, i felt in love with the feeling when your whole body is in sweat, legs feeling as if they were flying kinda feeling. The aftermath of running. Thanks to the SISPEC, who made us run like nobody's business.

My cousin is leaving for Tokyo tomorrow for his job training, he's kinda scared about going to a place where language is a barrier. But, he knows how to speak japanese and he's pretty fluent. what the fuck? Just hope he gets my Bape tee from Busy Workshop.
Oh, and not forgetting my best bud Clifton, who is also leaving for Wallaby tomorrow. Bon voyage bro.

Barely back from Taiwan, and I'm already planning my next overseas trip already. Next stop, Thailand!
planning to head down to Pattaya for 2 nights to relax at the beach and resorts there before heading down to Bangkok for some serious retail theraphy. But, its still all on the drawing board now. Probably late April.
Shan't talk much about Taiwan, but its a nice place, plenty of pretty girls. Its true! But its also another place i won't visit for a 2nd time unless... hehehe.

Went over to Ivan's crib yesterday, but what i saw under his block was not its usual self, but in blazing fire. I was v shocked as i saw the fire swaying in the direction of ivan's house. Luckily, it wasn't. I called ivan to check whether he was safe, thank god he was. I stayed on to watch the firefigthers put out the flame. What i saw wasn't just firemen putting out the fire. But singaporeans helping each other in times like these. Helping the firefighters pull the hose etc. I don't know whether is it because its their house or what but it has changed my perspective of singaporeans. Well at least a little. It shows that singaporeans are not that selfish after all.

But i'm still not convinced.

is just lazy.

2005-11-05T01:27:00.000+08:00

whats up world.

i haven't been updating much on the blog lately.
reason is because...
i'm lazy. and seldom home. haha
the only things i did at home was mixing and sleeping. and checking email.

what have i been up to?
nothing actually.
plenty of partying, plenty of saikang in camp.

Went to the new zouk on Halloween on monday, wasn't my first time there, but hell there were lotsa people wanting to go in Zouk on that day. And needless to say, plenty of costumes around. There was Spongebob, Austin Powers, dudes claded in fake muscle suits just to name a few and a Dragon. Yes. A Dragon. And its damn huge.
He won the tickets to New York that night. Congrats to the lad. Kudos to him for the effort.
Kinda messy night, I entered the damn place through Velvet, but ended up spending most of my time in Zouk. Aldrin was dressed as a pharoah, and bringing the house down with some smashing house tunes. Great night @ Zouk, beautiful music, beautiful people.
Nice to meet ya Glenda.

I shan't talk much, will talk more on my next post. Gotta book in later zzzz.

Oh ya, Zoukout is just around the corner.
Great people heading down. Armin van Buuren(MASSIVE!!), Sven Vath(tekno!), Martin Solveig, Nick Warren(DOPE!!), Chus & Ceballos etc etc.

Taiwan Pics, Part I

2005-10-26T20:57:00.000+08:00

Betelnuts anybody?

Shi lin night market's chicken chop. Its huge.

my pack of Cigs... uh huh...

C.K.S Memorial Hall. I wished that if i died they would something like that for me. HA!

my ear wax. Dun "eee". you'll be amazed when you see yours.

Shi lin night Market

The Taipei Metro

Vain Fuckers after the hot spring.

The ferris wheel

World's Tallest Building. Currently. The 101 Plaza

in the streets of Xi Men Ting

Fisherman's Wharf. or, Yu ren Ma Tou

spastic. all in a ferris wheel compartment

1/3 of the world's only cold spring. nothing really, its just water that feels like the temperature of the water when you turn on the damn tap.

this is what it looks like when you're on top of the ferris wheel.

Ministry of Sound, Taipei

more coming up...

counting down

2005-10-11T00:30:00.001+08:00

a few more hours and I'll be leaving for taiwan...

see ya on the 18th!

bad times ahead.

2005-09-21T23:29:00.000+08:00

Its true.
I'm now officially 2SG Han.
more saikang, more responsibilities, no increment in pay, minimal increase in power.
I'm not one who shurks responsibilities...
but its not just that.
I'm mounting permanently in West.
which is like, so fucked.
West is a place, well how should i describe. Worst case scenario.
The toilet sucks, the food sucks. The entire place sucks.
Its still 2-1-1.
The little glimmer of hope of standby-dismount has vanished with the rotation between standby-dismount and dismount-standby.
Its already bad enough that we are mounting West permanently. But...
I know its unfair to those mounting east but consider their duties, their living conditions as compared to ours, I personally feel mistreated.
Yes they take more time to reach east. Its much more troublesome. But have they thought of the feelings of those people who are mounting West permanently?
I think not.
They consider thoseof East more then West.
Fuck the HQ. And this they promised us.
A 2-2 a month at least.
If they intend to fuck it up for you, they'll give you the 2-2 on a weekday.
I'm not interested in a weekday 2-2.
So do my men. So do my PC. So do everyone.
Whats the point of a weekday 2-2? All our friends are either in camp or working.
I just want my weekend. Isn't that so hard to achieve?

The moment i went back to CAB, threatcon level rosed to Charlie.
Stay in, Multiple emplacements opened, Vulnerability tests or Vul tests for short conducted wave after wave.
which means, almost little sleep for us.
so tiring.
I'm already feeling it. Jaded.

Threatcon Charlie ended. And I still have to go back and mount tomorrow.
The rest of the instructor crew got 4 days off in total.
I've got only 1.
Maybe it'll come later. Maybe OC will forget. Maybe. Too Many. Too Much.
I'm waiting...
Patience.

a brand new me

2005-09-18T18:12:00.000+08:00

i haven't really blogged much recently... maybe there's nothing much interesting to blog about these few days.

the MG course is coming to an end. I've met some superb people there, esp the guys from ADF and NDU.
those guys are cool.
as for the rest, from 6SIR and 1GUARD, mostly JC kids. Maybe thats why we never click and i pretty much hang out with the "hokkien peng" from ADF and NDU. Maybe i'm a hokkien peng myself haha...
the course has left me a good impression on ADF, maybe i should sign on haha. And it also left me a scar on my left wrist, courtesy of a 7.62mm round which drop into my sleeve during range. DAMN.

was in town with michael and 1 of mike's friend moses the whole day yesterday, we went to collect our air tickets for taiwan. I'm leaving on the 11th Oct 0830. the ticks cost us 400 bucks. Yea, it comes with the return ticket on the 18th too. And its SIA. cheap uh? hehe
went to catch a movie later at cineleisure, a russian fantasy horror film. Night Watch. Wasn't really great but the storyline was good. you guys shld check it out.

went to SoundBar at Gallery Hotel later for a drink. The music was great, acid jazz. Moses went up to Liquid Room with his chick while me and mike were slacking at SoundBar. Soulmates we are, practically everything concerning us was discussed. Our views on life, music, fashion and girls.
when 2 guys talk, there's always this discussion on girls. haha.
We spoke of what were we gonna do after we ORD and stuff like that. Our lifes.
Something's boiling up our sleeves.
Entrepreneurship? Maybe, ha!

I'm moving back to CAB already from tomorrow onwards. Gonna be mounting duty again. Fucked up.
I hate the fuckin routine. Unless they change to 3 shifts of course. shan't elaborate much, its kinda confusing.

Practically spend the whole day today at home. Did a little mixing, watch my Final Fantasy Advent Children movie. My god, its good. Get the DVD!

stay tuned

2005-09-11T21:06:00.000+08:00

well, its been a very long time since i last blogged.
pretty busy these days...
on course...

will update as much as i can after my GPMG course...

stay tuned.

Track in my winamp
Penny Dai - Amen
Track Banging in my iPOD
Paul Van Dyk - EinsLive Rocker 14-08-2005

heretic times

2005-08-27T15:09:00.000+08:00

its been 3 weeks since i updated this blog.
well, i haven really got the time recently...v busy esp with camp matters
alot of things haven been going on for the FDC, namely the platoon live firing and Ex EarthWorm.
lets just briefly go through... HA!

platoon live happened over at Pasir Laba, at E-Shaped Knoll. well i shan't talk much about what happened but at the top of the knoll, what i could say was the scenery was breathtaking.
i took a few pics there and hopefully i can upload some of the photos taken.
provided the memory card is not spoilt. DAMN!!!!

Ex EarthWorm just ended yesterday, where trainees are required to dig a GPMG trench and a Platoon Command Post. And not forgetting their shellscrapes and firetrenches. you can fkn tell from the look of their face that they were fkn shag, tired. But, Ex must go on...haha
caught a lot of them falling alseep in their shellscrapes and leaving their rifle unattended.
Rifle Unattended = Extras.
:D
How bad can i be...

was at zouk last week for Localized with June and Lionel and the some of the TR crew. Not much to be said about the music but it was damn good, from progressive house to techno to trance.
What more can i ask for!?
Get Localized!

its my good brudder Ivan's birthday tonight. Not sure what are we gonna do tonight, probably a good dinner together with everyone in da group and a good night out. probably drinking at BQ Bar.

recently i've heard some news, not sure whether its good or bad. but the thing is i'm gonna get a local promotion to 2nd Sergeant. heres some of the factors that might have lead to this, erm... disaster?
1)I'm going on a GPMG course soon at Pasir Laba, 050906.
2)I might have been over responsible.
3)I might have taken the 'arrows' shot at me too well
what could it be?
here's some of the good points.
1)No need to mount merah, northern. (probably, PS to stay in base?)
2)-
Bad
1)more saikang
2)more responsibilites, or you can say eligible for more responsiblities
3)no increment in pay.

HOW BAD CAN IT GET!!!!

Happy National Day

2005-08-10T00:54:00.000+08:00

its a super long weekend for me, being off since saturday till today.. which i'm gonna go back in a few hours time from now...
anyway...
Happy 40th Birthday Singapore

Singapore
one of the best countries one can ever live in...
safe and clean country, one of the most expensive cities in world imo. no corruption, as yet. in the political system, except for the NKF incident... fuck you Durai!!!!
many people love this country, well so do i.
but...

i hate the life here. the society. and the culture.
yes the culture, i mean not all of it.
but to a certain extent, i hate singapore.
you gotta have at least a degree here to survive. This is a realistic country, where money, power, status matters the most. too realistic for my liking.
You can't pursue your dreams or ambitions here. I'm not saying absolutely impossible, but the fact is that you'll probably get dissed or put off by people.
theres no such thing as dreams in this country. only money.
Ambition? yes if you're saying that you wanna be a lawyer or doctor.
Musician? Artist?
they'll probably tell you its just a dream.
how many people out there in this country hates their job?
why do they do it for? Money.
yes money. i agree its important but i seriously think that a job means more than money.
self satisfaction.
doing what one likes the most matters to me. alot.
But its hard to find like-minded people in this harsh society. maybe just a handful.
why are people like this?
the previous generation's fault i guess.
yes its for our own good that they think this way, but, i guess its stressing way too much people out.
the mentality of getting into a good school matters so much to parents nowadays that when i see my 3 yr old niece she's like going to plenty of classes for her age.
isn't childhood supposed to be having fun?
I don't blame the parents seriously. Its for our own good anyway.
But shouldn't they show more support to their offsprings when they wanna do something?
ladies and gentlemen, welcome to reality.

its a pretty bad mini holiday i had. pretty pissed because i didn't got my Tiffany Dunk.
should i vent my fustration? its not anger anyway. HEE
watched Land of the Dead with mike and sim on saturday.
Please. DO NOT WATCH IT. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.
its fuckin lame! not even scary at all. the feelings just like i've thrown my $9.50 into the dustbin.

went to sunset bay on sunday with guoliang, joey, ivan & brandon. babes aplenty, there's really alot of babes and hunks there (i'm not gay!). really. And it happens to be the first time i wore a singlet out. I'm not really those kind who have nice looking bodies but what the fuck man i can't be bothered. I'm going to the beach. I got my tan, mission accomplished. People who say that when they go to the beach and don't look at girls, well they're fuckin lying. haha! well, i'm pretty honest ha!

went to visit Jiacheng yesterday, its sad to see your friend get into an accident and getting injured pretty badly. i was with my fellow specs then, talked to him about the usual stuffs, camp, those well wishing stuff blah blah. headed off to suntec later where we caught Wedding Crashers. 1 word. Phenomenal. did i get the spelling right?

actually was gonna buy my iPOD mini 4GB just now but wtf man its solded out. they are only left with the 6GB iPOD mini. which i find a little pointless for me. i've got like a $300 voucher by courts, no way am i gonna waste it! guess i'll head down to another courts on friday to check it out.

cheers.

Current Track banging in my winamp
Armin van Buuren Sensation White 03-07-2005 (dope set!)
Current Disc in my Discman
AnjunaBeats Vol 3 mixed by Above & Beyond.

daily happenings

2005-07-31T20:34:00.000+08:00

nuthin much up the past few days...
spent my monday and tuesday back in Lim Chu Kang, FIBUA Village.

FIBUA;
Fighting In Built Up Area

real life counterstrike that is. was fun, especially when you're doing it with fellow specs. and i had to lead the trainees in a certain mission, which was a platoon movement.
Nevertheless, it was great.

booked out on wednesday to meet up with michael and 1 of his friend. Supposedly wanted to go Chinablack, but i was greatly against the idea because the place sucks, the drinks and the music.
2 thumbs down.
instead, we down to this pub at tanjong pagar next to eski bar, which was named Alladdin.
it was a nice cosy place. good place to chill. and the drinks were cheap.
oh yea, not forgetting the waitress over there which had me pinning my eyes on her like 75% of the time.
oooh... what a great smile she had.
wanted to stay a little longer but i had to go back camp the following day and henceforth...

the weekend was pretty mellow. i wanted to watch Seven Swords, a film by Tsui Hark but Liwei and Ivan were like greatly against the idea and wanted to watch something else. but there was nothing else to watch.
We decided to forfeit the movie and went off to starbucks with Scott and Alyssa where we had some coffee(i mean what else can you have at Starbucks?).
Liwei poped the question of eating. And since we had a ride, feeling a little jaded but was a little hungry. practically the next stop would be...
Bedok 85.

Was supposed to meet Pearlie,Pearly or whatever u spell it for dinner today but she didn't reply my sms so i guess either she's asleep or what, decided not to call her just in case i wake her up. You know man, people don't like to answer phonecalls when they are asleep. You'll get a good scolding instead.
Practically Sunday = LIMBO.