Year in Review

Saw something on MSN today and decided I might write something similar for myself.
So here's what I have done/achieved/screwed up/etc during this year of the 2005.

1. Most significant change this year would be my Xth job hop. Yeah, close friends have commentted on how often I did such thing...but hey, i always welcome that as an encouragement...only the capable ones can HOP...not everyone can [-( hahahaha

2. I've yet put on MORE weight...gee...bloated my a$$ off now. I'm now 5kilos MORE than last year at this time. Nice one.

3. My longer hair is now shorter and neat. Grown bored and weary of the old style, so I changed it recently to a much cleaner cut. Luv it since.

4. A close relative was diagnosed with cancer. Sighs. People around me getting ill by the day. I sincerely hope...that everything would turn out to be better next year. Enough of illness already.

5. My new passion for more gaming and less working. This is bad I know. Just couldn't help it. Again, I hope I'll find new motivation soon.

6. Europe. Yeah. That's related to point No. 1. But anyway...without my new job, I couldn't have spent 3 months (boring months!) in the little town of Mestre, Venezia, Italy. Good and bad. Now that I'm back in Asia, I'd say its GOOD :)

7. Most of my friends got married this year. Like they said, 'At this age, you will have alot...and alot more will follow'. Well...I hope they all don't just follow in a chain, without those lil breaks in between (few months at least)...else most of my income would have to follow them too :(

8. I'm picking up books again! At last, a positive change. Can't remember when did I actually finish a book. But this year, I have finished 5 in total. Good number for a start.

9. My eyesight is getting bad. I'm -375 now on both eyes. Lucky for me...its STILL-BOTH eyes. Seems to have been consistent for the past few years. So only 1 box of cons needed each time I buy. Cost-saving during low-on-cash season :D

10. ...and I started to blog. Hmmm...I wonder next year; this time...would I still be blogging?

Uneventful events

There hasn't been a day that does not rain lately. Almost every morning...noon or after work, it would pour if not drizzle. I have my umbrella with me in my bag now. And everyday I seem to be able to make use of the weight i have to carry with me.

Last weekend, I was back home again. I was back home the week before...I guess one of the good thing about being here is this- being able to go home whenever u want, whenever u feel like it. I suppose I have mentioned this before some time ago.
It's the school holiday now...can hardly get a ticket to go home last week. I managed to get a one way trip back...but for the return, I need to go a long way to another place, foreign to me...and bought myself a 55dollars ticket. Yes, it is for a single trip. And who would have thought in the end, i didnt get to utilize this 'NICE++' bus ticket...instead, i ended up paying an extra RM35 for another (that comes with a complimentary-3 bars of soap)...and an 8 hours long journey...from my home to here. It was a horrible experience which I promised myself not repeat in this life.

An old acquaintance came over last nite. Haven't seen him for years since I left my ex-ex-ex company. People change overtime...some to good...some worse. In his case, I suppose if its for me to judge, i'd say its the 'worst' i've seen so far. Extremely sensitive, offensive (and defensive), obnoxious, arrogant, vulgar and everything bad imaginable. Words just cant describe him more. But all these things; I suppose I should somehow feel LUCKY in a way, he did not impose on me. But to some other friends of mine which I've known for ages. Sitting in front of me over dinner, he's still able to draw a decent smile and continue in a decent conversation...though partially maybe because i'm being cautious and selective with my words most of the time. Anyhow, I was rather strucked by these drastic changes in him...perhaps something might have happened...that brought him to who he is now. Sighs. Life is truely amazing...every twist of fate makes a new turn for an unimaginable surprise.

No longer a kiddy show.

Wasn't expecting to watch this so soon. While I was flipping thru Today's pages...saw this ad, and initially... I was thinking to catch it this weekend when I'm back in Malaysia. Somehow, I was feeling rather...bored. So I went for it here last nite on it's first day of opening.

Pretty lengthy show...almost 2 and half hours. All in all, it's a good show. I kinda like the plots and effects. This show ain't the same as its first few episodes anymore, kids are now teens, stories are more...mature-like now. I guess they do realize that their readers/movie-goers have grown up with the characters too. Certain scenes are kinda scary too. Definitely worth a watch.

The Puking Me

Last Friday...after dinner, I went to the 70th floor of Swissotel-The New Asia Bar for a couple of drinks. A couple. Initially. But due to someone's doing, I end up drinking more than i can take. A corona, a cooler, a beer, an ice-tea (long island). A couple of stirs and shakes in the MRT. Thats enough to make a make me puke all over the mrt floor :-& Not to mentioned...i didnt managed to finished the 'tea' else I would probably be puking all along the journey back. Such an embarrassing moment, but I guess at that time...I was just too high on alcohol to be bothered.

Come to think of it, I've never get that high for such a long time. I thought I could held it in...but after a couple of shakes in the MRT...I knew I was losing it. In the end, I gave up 3 mouthfuls...all over the MRT floor and...some on my shoes...some on my bag...some on an unlucky soul's shoes.

Why the sky is so high?

I have a seat by the window, full-floored...with a great view of the Capital Tower and Singapore Air's building and the sky as the backdrop. I like it alot :)
Maybe next time I'll take a pic and post it here.

Its kinda bored in the office lately, havent been doing much for a week now...actually, not having much to do to would be more precise.

Found this short story on the internet, pretty interesting.

Its a free world after all...?

Sometime ago, I read about people getting caught writing blogs, being put to jail because of whatever they wrote on their blogs. Criticism or whatever. Be it good or bad, cant people have any say to what they think? It seems like there are still certain rules that hinder us from speaking whats in our mind. Don't know if there is anywhere in this world with a 'true' freedom of speech in practise. Or perhaps the phrase 'Freedom of Speech' is not so self-explainatory after all?

There are lots of things that happen around us everyday, but maybe due to its sensitive nature...these things are being 'covered' up either by the people on top. Maybe the intention is good, so that it doesnt lead to any unneccessary unrest among the people or cause any chaotic uprising. The truth hurts sometimes, but who's to say what to contain and what not? Who's to draw the line? ABOUT's blog mentioned about her mom's anger towards the neighbour who happens to be a 'somebody'. Is it true that...when you're a 'somebody'...you can do what others can-NOT.

A healthier me

Recently, I think I am beginning to see some small changes in me. I used to like fried stuff. KFC and such. No 'soupy' stuff for me. Not if I have a choice. But somehow, as of late...I'm beginning to like...or should I say 'try' to accept soup-based food. Health concious or a change in taste, I'm still yet to find out myself.

I signed up for Yoga two weeks ago. Have attended two classes since. Felt better by the day. Can't wait for my 3rd one tomorrow evening. Life is good now. Or at least, I hope it will be. I'm beginning to get symptoms of a flu again. As i wrote these lines, my nostrils felt rather 'watery' and I have twice, wiped off the 'water' with my right fore finger...and yes, im still typing :) it's drying quick.

My first yoga class two weeks ago went pretty well. I can almost feel the effect right after the 1 hour class. Very much energized. As if I could stay awake the whole day. And that night, the sleep was flawless. Sound- till the next morning.
Somehow, the after-effects came pretty soon, the next morning I felt the pain and it stayed on for the next two days.

Second class last week was slightly better, not as much pain as before. I guess I'm gonna have to put in more time, patience and alot of discipline into this one. But knowing me, I might actually give up anytime soon. Let's just hope my 2 years contract is worth the $ this time.