metalella

you've got mail!

2010-09-06T22:45:00.000-07:00

oh look! I've got mail! what can it be?! (I sound like a total asshole here but I don't care!)

unpacking.......................

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Look Mom! I've got a new macbook pro! with a free iPod touch!

*grins widely*

on a side note, cooked abit of stuff around this period.. today cooked ABC soup. too greedy, too much ingredients. the pot is not enough to contain the soup! Can last me for a whole week.. heh..

Fortune cookie

2010-07-10T19:45:00.000-07:00

You may have heard about fortune cookies from comedian Russel Peters. I have heard of fortune cookies. But I've yet to see them, or try them. Till I went to this chinese restaurant that gives free fortune cookies after the meal. It's wicked to know that actually, this small little piece of thing, is invented by an Japanese, was first served in America in early 1900s.

I had my first fortune cookie. It taste just like normal cookie.. sweet and crispy.

Nobody can be exact like you

I knew that! Long time ago..

Well, tomorrow I'll be meeting the PM. Stay tuned to CNA (channel news asia) on either Monday or Tuesday. But I guess, what are the probability of me being on there? Not very much..

heartwarming

2010-07-09T23:11:00.001-07:00

I could really use a hug right now...

Food Glory!

2010-07-09T21:47:00.000-07:00

Good Evening to USA-ians and Good Afternoon to Singaporeans!

Well, I've went to Salt Lake City. I sure did enjoyed myself. I've got tons of photos to share and it tops the number of photos I take for a whole year. I'm in the midst of it. There will be an entry about it, but I need to arrange them all. And Jerry's wringing my neck on his blog issues. I guess that's what tomorrow's all about! I guess? I hope?

Well, stranded in the land where fries is their main dish and seperated 20K over miles from Singapore. It sure is heart warming to have some local food that's prepared specially for gatherings and for me! No joke!

Nasi Briyani

Where's the Nasi? I'm expecting this question from you all. Well, logical it may sound, it's all in my tummy when I took the picture.

Pulot Hitam (黑糯米aka or bi muey)

Surprisingly good for the fact that it's prepared by my tamil friend's mother-in-law. Taste exquisite. Never will you get that taste if you buy if off the hawker stalls.

Laksa

Prepared by my Ma'am over here at PCV. I help shipped it over! I had chicken rice the other day prepared by her. But there wasn't any chicken, it's just the rice.

And this, is home cooked food.

Prepared by my Ma'am over here at PCV too. But not the same one. I just had this for dinner. Everything just feels so home cooked.

There are several occasions that Alvin invited me over to his house for dinner. I didn't get to take any pictures cause it's really gay to take photos while others are waiting for you to start tucking in. It's just plain rude, so I decided to go without it.

Now that my guitar's here, I'm going to coop up everyday! I've got a ESP Hex-7, Randall Ninja Amp and that small little box there, contains my new Seymour Duncan Mick Thomson Model Blackouts that I'm going to fit in my MTM1 once I get my ass back to Singapore. Can't wait!

He's a jolly good fellow

2010-06-27T11:20:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon friends!

No one bothers to read my blog, but I still make it a point to update it! Well, I went to the annual Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo and it's really an eye opener for me. I get to see real cowboys horse riding and see them tackle a little bull while they are on the horse. It's amazing

I do apologise beforehand for the quality of the pictures. It's the sidekick and it cannot zoom. Drats.

Just beginning of the show, one of the cowboy fell from the horse and got badly injured while the paramedics tend to him. The commentator say it's rare to see this kind of situation on a show. More common seen while the cowboys practice. Daredevils I would say.

Took a good 10 minutes before the show starts again.

Look at the speed of the horse! I was sitting down there and the horse just zoomed by.

This clown is there to entertain the crowd between intervals. He was rising a mini chopper and pissing the commentator off. He's really a joker. He took off all his clothes less the jumpsuits, claiming that he's on fire. -.-

This little girl damn cute. She was so engrossed with the show that when the horse sped past and kicked up the dirt, she still stood there. She got full blast of all the dirt.

shun away!

Still standing down there. -.-

The show's rather repetitive. So we left early. It was around 9.30pm when we left. Look at the sun!

The 428th Squadron's Buccaneers.

It's amazing how honored and proud their people feel about the people serving the country. Most Singapore's Macdonald have an individual theme for that outlet. In America, this is the Macdonald that we always drive thru and this is the only time I went in there. The theme was for the Air Force. It's amzing.

That's about it.

I'm heading to Salt Lake City, Utah over the next weekend. It's July 4th, Independence Day for USA! So, Hooray for us! I will be bringing my Renoir Camera there so there are better pictures. Starting to regret buying my sidekick now. Drats.

not impressed

2010-06-23T21:07:00.000-07:00

what the hell man, everyone's blog need to be invited. sooner or later, all the links are going to be gone. I'll probably take them out by tomorrow. sucks to click on links that either map you out or pops you an error message.

I'm in a pissy mood.

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T20:33:00.000-07:00

The day have ended for Singapore. But it's still Sunday right here in the states. I guess it's still legit for me to say this.

Happy Father's Day.

I miss my family, my friends and everyone that I've crossed path with.

I'll update this space soon. If there's interesting stuff around USA. I haven't been out of town so there's nothing I can update. I'm heading to Salt Lake City coming July 4th. And hopefully catch Stone Sour in August. I really want to catch a concert here in the States. All plannings are still in progress..

First Weekend

2010-05-31T19:11:00.000-07:00

Just moved from Sagebrush Inn to dormitory on Thursday. It’s smaller compared to the Inn but I think I can deal with it for the next remaining year. Just a few pictures on the dormitory before I move on.

If you look close enough at my food stash, you will see this whiskey I bought. Labrot and Graham Brother’s Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select. I don't think anyone can remember but I did rant a couple years ago that I want this whiskey. Now I’ve got it! Too bad you can’t flip back to the old blog cause I set it to auto map to my new blog in 10 seconds. But I’ve got the entry.

I didn’t take the other side where there’s the fridge, microwave and stuff like that. There’s 2 closets too.
My fridge is full of fruits and stuff like that. The milk here’s so cheap! *I’m beginning to sound like an Auntie* 1 Gallon(3.78L) of milk is only USD$2.54. I’m going to replace my fluid intake from water to milk. The fruits here are sweet. Real sweet. I always thought strawberries are sour, until I bought them over here. And the size of the strawberries is huge.
Oh! And did I mention, I went Levis the other day. I bought 3 tee, a cap, a 527 jeans and a belt with the levis belt buckle for only USD$43. Less than S$65! What a steal!

But I realize I did overspent by quite a lot. I guess it’s scrimp and save from now on. What’s more? It’s only the first weekend. You can’t eat restaurant for every weekend. It’s very expensive I tell you.

My first weekend’s enjoyable. With great company and great (literally) country, I did enjoy myself. I’ll let the pictures do the talking with a little captions here and there.

Look like Microsoft default wallpaper?

We are at downtown Boise. Below I think is the Governor's Building where the Mayor work I guess?

Concentrate on the Limo. Not the wedding couple.

The spiral, in another light

Got the 冬季恋歌 feel or not?

Here’s the 全家福of the host that brought me around. Alvin Lau and family. I really have to thank them for their warm hospitality.

Aren't the kids gorgeous! They are so cute and adorable. And they are very nice kids.

In case you are wondering, where’s my picture? It’s with Sebastian. I think he gave a copy to Alvin. I probably get it from Alvin later when I drop by his house.

Sebastian went back to Singapore. I guess I’m on my own now. I must continue his streaks of great job that he had done.

P.S.: My FAVOURITE 1967 CHEVROLET IMPALA! From the Supernatural Series. Right in front of me!

So sexy! God I wish I can get them!

P.P.S.: I'm at Alvin's house now. Having a bowl of piping hot home made Laksa. It's nicely done up by his wife. It's really nice!

to and at

2010-05-25T19:26:00.000-07:00

Greetings, from the land whose sun sets at 9pm and rise at 6am! I see cows everywhere, along with squirrels and rabbits.

The day started by taking a 4 hours flight to HK. It isn't that great with so much dryness in the air. The previous time I took a plane, my eyes itch like it's crazy. I got prepared by buying eye drops. Who is to know? My eyes didn't work up this time, my throat and nose did. It's like you are breathing in sand in the desert. Yes, it's THAT coarse.

The food served in the plane is not half as bad as I expected it to be! It actually tastes good!

My very first meal in air!

The flight from HK to San Francisco was so unbearable. It's 11 hours in the air and with that dryness in the air. You are physically exhausted but you can't sleep. It's really crazy!

When I reached Boise, Ma'am brought me over to the 1st anniversary of the Buccaneers. I was warmly received with about 150 odd Singaporeans. With american food. -.-

I shall spare you all the words and now. Take a look at my hotel room. Yes, a hotel. I'll be moving to the dormitory this thursday! Can't wait!

It's 8.29pm here and look at the next picture. Yes, it's still bright out there. Like it's 10am or something. Madness!

SouthPark was on for awhile before I hit the bed.

Eric, where he should be. In jail!

I'm going to sleep now. Having serious Jetlag. I'm trying so hard to stay awake on the first day of work! Goodness! I'll update Day 2 probably later..

Greetings

2010-05-24T21:11:00.000-07:00

I'm having jet lag now. Will update very soon! Going to turn in soon. Good night!

mini story

2010-05-13T07:26:00.001-07:00

This is a story about People named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it but Nobody realised that Everybody would not do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

2010-05-11T08:50:00.001-07:00

TIME does fly..

12 more days....

significant thoughts

2010-05-07T21:44:00.000-07:00

Never in my whole life, I have racked my brains so hard. Not even my N levels. Not even my O levels. It's really freaky when you are packing to go overseas like for a year. You will not want your concerns to become a liability over there.

The 'you think I thought, who confirm?' mentality does have much of a use cause when it hits your mind, just throw the god damn thing into the box. What's more, shipping is subsidised. You do not need to fret about payment for excessive baggage and shit like that. You just throw stuff into the box even though they may deem as useless. But hey, it might just come in handy 1 day! Procrastination certainly have no grounds in this kind of situation.

It's not the matter of 'Do I need it?' It's the matter of *knocks on the head* 'Just in case' scenario.
Think Russel Peters

While I was typing halfway, the people from Geomatra came to take my package already. Now I have no worries already! But as from now onwards, I have to start packing for my hand carry luggage. So there goes more of my brain cells!

Late, with regrets

2010-04-22T09:22:00.001-07:00

As much as this is an unearthly time to blog, but here i am typing away.

I don't know if joy describes what's going on this few days. I'm glad somethings happen, but at the same time some things are just in place to either piss me off, or just to kill my brain cells for thinking far too much stuff.

I've been doing a lot of self reflection these few days. Probably cause I've not much stuff on hand. That's a nicer way of putting it. Ever since the day I posted on Facebook and Twitter :'Suddenly, it feels like going to USA is a wrong choice afterall. Sigh'. It got me thinking. Really.

This opportunity is definitely hard to come by. And everyone's commenting that I made the right choice. 'It will be a once in a lifetime experience," they say.

It's easy if you say that. But away for a whole year? Let's see you make that statement again. But this time round, you are in my shoes.

Frankly speaking, if i were to leave Singapore right there and then, I would think I made the right choice. But really sad to say, that WAS the case.
Much stuff have taken place since the day I send out the email to the ASA guy till today where I'm a confirmed candidate to fly over there. I just don't feel how it used to be anymore.

Much to my dismay, I'm flying over. Contradicting it may sounds with regards to this entry, but I'm still looking forward to the trip. But, with much worries.

As much as you have seen in dramas, where they keep saying about people dying with regrets in their life. I'm kind of going through what it's like, lest the dying part.

I'm turning in very soon. I've got a course to attend tomorrow.

Poof!

2010-04-11T02:22:00.000-07:00

Finally an update!

Gotten a new laptop after such a long hiatus. It’s been long! I’ve POPed from Tekong since 16th September and have also completed my Company Quarter Master Sergeant (CQMS) course which ends in early December.

Been through loads of shit in my unit. That’s all I can sum up for my life in my unit.

As many of you may know, I’m leaving Singapore for a year due to overseas detachment in USA. Resetting up this blog to keep you guys updated from now on as I think that’s the only channel apart from Facebook that’s going to let you know that I’m still alive and kicking out there in some other parts of the world.

Worries is the first thing that I wish to keep at bay at this crucial time. But I guess life’s not smooth sailing at all. Even though I’ve been longing to go USA and am looking forward to this trip, shit happens. It’s going to be a long hard road.

Human is just weak now don’t you think? We long for something, but once we get it, we still either yearn for more, or we complain.

Now imagine-:

You are all so perfect. You got the most flawless face that mosquito just slides down your face. You got the biggest and most beautiful eyes that you have to wear a sunglasses to stop attracting the opposite sex.
The biggest problem?

*When you are hungry, you pick up the phone and call your mum*

You : “Ma. Buy me lunch, I want big big one. Very hungry.”

*After lunch*

You : “FWAHH! I’m so full. Ma, why you buy so much?”

This is what we say in Hokkien, ‘yiao ba cha’. You hungry also complain, full also complain.
I think you got the message. People are just weak. And never satisfied.

down

2009-08-16T02:04:00.000-07:00

As some of you may know, my desktop and laptop are all down. There's no way I'm going to update as often as I should. I'll try to get things up as soon as possible.

And you know what's the shit thing is? Comex is just a week before my POP! Drats! Going to miss out all the good deal. But I got quite a deal by asking helping from my cousin who helped me get hold of the Adobe Profession Suite at $99. What a catch! Good thing she's a teacher! Ahh.. The benefits of being a teacher.. Hmm.. I wonder

Check out my Twitter for more frequent updates!

confinement!

2009-08-10T07:37:00.000-07:00

Just before I thought I escaped from the clutches of confinement, here we go again. And this time, it really got BIG. The whole company is going to be confined. On a weekly basis for each platoon.

Because of what you may ask?

Yes, you've guessed it. Can drinks.

We may think it's a mediocre problem but to the commanders. Wow, they are so jumpy about it.

Booking in sucks. Knowing that you book in and you will get tekan sucks even more!

All the Hi key requirements, I've been through. Field camp and range. I'm left with Hand Grenade, SIT test and IPPT.

5 more weeks to POP! come quickly!

cliMAX

2009-08-05T08:32:00.000-07:00

I really am at a loss of what to do. I've tried doing everything. But it seems all is to no avail. It goes to a point where I just stop trying.. And just let it takes its own course.

For better or for the worse? Hope is the last thing that I can possibly think of.. Takes 2 hands to clap but what are the fucking odds now? I can't imagine.

For the past few days.. I've been waiting. I've all the time in the world to wait. But not tonight. Always have to reach the time of where chances runs out..

Bah.. I don't know what the fuck I'm saying. Booking in tonight.

complications

2009-07-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

Should I be happy or should I be sad?
Should I be worried or should I be contented?

I never knew army life can screw up human relation so bad. I thought it would just be a test of endurance, patience and affection, but reality tells me otherwise.

What can I do to salvage this gap that I feel between us? Am I thinking far too much? Am I being too sensitive as she always say I am? Not just her, but it seems like quite a number of people have mentioned that to me. Is it just me or is it really happening?

These thoughts, are very worrying. I don't feel secure with all these thoughts lingering in my mind.

I just want to faster POP and get out of there. At least I can get to go back home everyday, able to get back alittle freedom. Away from the stringent and systematic army life.

7 more weeks. It may look like a small figure, but it's a long way to me. I want to salvage and get things done, double time.

Another words, I just want to be with her. Share her ups and downs. Share her everything. We seems to lost the magic we had, 7 years ago. I found it back before it enlist. And now, everything's back to square one. I have to double my effort, or maybe even quadraple?

I'm just not doing enough for her..

Sucky Feeling

2009-07-18T02:07:00.000-07:00

Pardon the absence! Well, probably not going to update next week either. I think I've got a confinement coming up right after my field camp.

Well, the upcoming week is field camp. It's going to suck so bad. I spent a night in UO and the back of my knee are getting rashes due to not wearing a washed pair of trousers. I can't imagine spending 5 days out in the wild. I heard field camp is equivalent to fuck camp where you will get fucked by your superiors for anything reason you think is possible. Any reasons you can think of, you will get fucked by your superiors. And seriously, I'm not looking forward to it. On top of all sucky'ness', we have to camo on for 5 full days. Which suck, totally.

Suck on top of suck? I'm not fully prepared for my field camp. My ground sheet hasn't been tied with my tent pegs yet. Some of my packs are not full and worse still, the fucking powder leaked and one of my pack is actually filled with powder. What a great way to start my field camp.

Conclusion, I'm not looking forward to this field camp.

Next entry's probably going to take a long time to fall through due to my confinement, but I think there will pictures to entertain you guys, since I'm going to Liting's Birthday party right about.. now? Got to go prepare already.

Wee wa wa wee wa!

2009-07-04T23:15:00.000-07:00

Now, events have took place while I was out on an island where the boys will march wherever they go and the girls, well, are hard to locate.

I believe the most notorious news while I was away is the death of MJ. I'm rather late on this one.

Well, growing up. I had alot of "encounters" with MJ. My eldest brother is a MJ fan and he used to buy MJ's cds to listen and live performances vcds to watch. Well, occasionally, I took them out too. I still can remember that I was the one who bought the album, 'Blood on the dance floor'.

Famous for his groin touching, sensual high-pitched voice and moonwalk, MJ captivated the people and self proclaim himself, 'King of Pop'.

My mum shrieked at me when I came back from camp. Informing me about the death of MJ. She thought it's so sayang for such a talented man to pass away. By then, I knew, my mum was actually also a fan of MJ. Took me quite awhile to figure that out.

A pity that a man of talent passed away. I liked his music, but I'm all over it. I'm done with it.

R.I.P Micheal Joseph Jackson.

For months, I've missed quite a couple of shows on the big screen. Mainly, Angels and Demons. I'm waiting for the vcd to be released. Sometime soon I hope.

Yesterday, I went to catch...

I'm very impressed by the CG, but the story plot was rather confusing I would say. And there seems to be alot of transformers that I've never seen before. SPOILER ALERT! But overall, I enjoyed the show. Well worth the 10bucks I paid.

And yeah, Jerry made sense. There's no Wee wa wa wee wa sound effect, it's the just sound of the moving parts of the transformers.

URGH!! Time to prepare for book in again. I'm damn sad by some possible future happenings around me.

title'less'

2009-07-03T20:14:00.000-07:00

The bad thing about you updating your blog while you are in NS is that it contains full of words. No pictures involved. I'll keep this short, going to catch a movie before heading over to Jerry's place for his birthday. I hope by then, I'll at least have some pictures to 'brighten up' my blog.

Booking out feels awesome.

Coarse

2009-06-19T16:47:00.000-07:00

I'm all tired and worn out. And the best part is, this is just the beginning. More to come over the next 13 weeks.

Confinement or adjustment week is over. Now all the commanders have the authority to confine us to their liking. Every little thing that you do, an err that you do, the word will immediately float in mind. CONFINE.

Well, my bunk mates, I must say is pretty good. But my platoon mates are like a very sloppy bunch. Always gets us into trouble. We even got punished for nothing. Like seriously. Get punished but don't know why the hell we got punished for. But still, I think my commanders are the better ones compared to other commanders. And I'm starting to develop a sense of belonging for 'K coy'. The people that I've met, my OC, 2IC and my CSM are like one of the best people I've ever met. They always say, 'If you have any problems, you can approach us. We will make time for you.' Initially, I thought it's all bullshit, they are such busy people, where do they find the time to listen to us? But until something crops up, a few of my company mates approach them and they did all their best to help us. Just by that, they really proved that they really care for us.

Even at the beginning, my NS life is not that smooth sailing. I'm not looking forward to it, but I'll keep up on it, just for the people there and not to disappoint them..

SHIT, I missed my morning jog this morning.

Beginning of everything

2009-06-03T22:28:00.000-07:00

I hope a change in the blog URL won't cause my trouble to you guys, but I think I'm going to make you guys work! Just before I go NS. Well, today's the last day of freedom. A new blog link, a new beginning!

Not exactly looking forward to NS life, but I'll try to make myself comfortable. I know there will be plenty of experiencing stuff that's out of our comfort zone in NS.

I'm going to spend the last day of my freedom helping Jeremy to fix his router. Out of the norm but I'll be doing just that. Maybe a nights out with the Ellas? I think there's quite a high of a chance I'll be meeting them tonight.

My old blog will serve as a redirection purpose to redirect to this new blog. I'll get the old blog back once I come back from the 2 weeks confinement! Just for the record.

This is just the layout and there will are a couple of changes to be made. I'll do that after my 2 weeks confinement. Takes time alright! I'll do it as a cumulative effort!

P.S.: relink me alright! thanks people!