This MV's been playing the whole night. Kinda miss those songs of hers...back in the 90s when i was alot younger, i would eagerly rush to those music stores to get her cassettes whenever she releases a new album. Usually it would cost about 10.90 and i would have to bear the pain for a week or so. Listening to the new songs playing back on my walkman, flipping from Side A to B, then back again; repeatedly...i never know the word piracy....
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10plus years after...i'm downloading a 3GB over file, comprises of all her songs...complete from her very first album all the way to her last....eagerly awaiting, to load everything into my ipod.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Round & Round
It felt like yesterday or was it the day before...I guess days have not meant much lately. It's the sequence that counts now. It's Friday again tomorrow. A week has gone by unnoticed and i've barely achieved anything of any significance. Not that i'm complaining over the norm...just something i would like to remind myself about from time to time.
It's the F1 weekend. The entire world i'm in has been talking about it since May or so. Those without tickets, those who have bought the cheapest walk-the-road, and those who were in some fancy clubs that could grant them a classy seating complete with food and wine. And also cost about 7,500 dollars for a 3-day view. Imagine the amount of energy, effort and money poured in just for a 3-day theme event...while the other half of the world starved, went bankrupt in crisis or just patiently awaiting the coming of a new disaster. The world...THIS world...is an interesting place to live.
With my WoW suspended since last week, I'm beginning to live the life I've left behind some time ago. Though i managed to get Spore last week, it's never quite the same anymore. I'd rather spend my nights writing nonsense or reading news, or even have a few laughs over chats. I'm no longer a swift resto druid or a powerful arcane mage. I'm just the plain old me...no powers; plenty of boring nights to come. Guess i'm gonna have to grit my teeth and bear with it. Or least, hold on till I find a new purpose.
My new creature stage
It's the F1 weekend. The entire world i'm in has been talking about it since May or so. Those without tickets, those who have bought the cheapest walk-the-road, and those who were in some fancy clubs that could grant them a classy seating complete with food and wine. And also cost about 7,500 dollars for a 3-day view. Imagine the amount of energy, effort and money poured in just for a 3-day theme event...while the other half of the world starved, went bankrupt in crisis or just patiently awaiting the coming of a new disaster. The world...THIS world...is an interesting place to live.
With my WoW suspended since last week, I'm beginning to live the life I've left behind some time ago. Though i managed to get Spore last week, it's never quite the same anymore. I'd rather spend my nights writing nonsense or reading news, or even have a few laughs over chats. I'm no longer a swift resto druid or a powerful arcane mage. I'm just the plain old me...no powers; plenty of boring nights to come. Guess i'm gonna have to grit my teeth and bear with it. Or least, hold on till I find a new purpose.
My new creature stage
Monday, September 15, 2008
My latest baby
Meet iSIS. Hathor II's next in kin. My SE K800i replacement. After spending 21 months with my now retired phone, I am replacing it with my first smart phone - the all hypes: Apple iPhone3G. Weighing at $348, the price is not entirely that bad. With a $100 voucher to offset (courtesy from a kind colleague of mine). The price came down to just $238...and if it's not already worthwhile...the $238, i can charge that to my Flexi$ fund from work. Thus, making this new toy of mine ENTIRELY FREEEEEEEE.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
An evening with Sau Heng
It's been ages since I've been to any old folks home. Today i manage to secure some time after my 2-hour at work. It's mid autumn tomorrow and a charity organization over here had organized an event to celebrate the occasion with the old.
I was a last minute addition to their 40 over individuals, so i can't be in any predesignated team. The only team they can't find enough people on is the team to engage the old folks. Talk, to be precise. Just my kinda thing.
We arrived at about 6 in the evening. Could have been sooner, but i was late. Was feeling rather bad to have made the whole bus waited. But anyhow, they were very forgiving. I got assigned to my team on the way, they gave me a green vest with a white sticker on my left pocket, so that they will be able to recognize me from far. I was feeling rather excited already, though i was still trying to hold back the cold sweat and fever.
We were given about 10mins each to head upstairs and get our counterpart for the evening. Grab anyone they said, anyone who doesn't have a partner. Though i was feeling rather shy at first, i went on to the 2nd floor...found no one...the beds were empty. I went up to the 3rd, nothing too. When i was about to turn and head down, i saw her coming out from the toilet. That's my lady for the evening. I went on to talk to her, she seems rather warm...though very old. 82, i found out later.
I was throwing my teochew and hokkien at her...hoping she would speak any of the more common dialects...to my dismay, she could speak both. But after a few verses she told me she's Canto, i was laughing when she mentioned that...i could have stick to the default. So it's Cantonese all the way.
I spent about 3 hours or so talking to her, getting to know her...getting her to be involved in the activities and trying to convince her to go for the lantern walk. But she's suffering from some aches in the foot, so instead of going for the walk, we spent the additional time talking. I kinda like her, she looks a lot like my own grandma. She's been with the home for about 6 years now, she said there used to be quite a number of them but a lot has perish through time...it's sad to see your old friends leaving. I can see tears welling up in her eyes. I can't possibly imagine how it's like but i do feel for her lost. I suppose it's not something easy to deal with.
At about 9, my fever got worse...sweat was pouring out from my forehead and i know i couldn't stay any longer. I didn't manage to bid her farewell, at that time the crowd has moved in for some prayer session. I had to leave quietly through the back. I'm just hoping she would still be around when i get back next month.
I was a last minute addition to their 40 over individuals, so i can't be in any predesignated team. The only team they can't find enough people on is the team to engage the old folks. Talk, to be precise. Just my kinda thing.
We arrived at about 6 in the evening. Could have been sooner, but i was late. Was feeling rather bad to have made the whole bus waited. But anyhow, they were very forgiving. I got assigned to my team on the way, they gave me a green vest with a white sticker on my left pocket, so that they will be able to recognize me from far. I was feeling rather excited already, though i was still trying to hold back the cold sweat and fever.
We were given about 10mins each to head upstairs and get our counterpart for the evening. Grab anyone they said, anyone who doesn't have a partner. Though i was feeling rather shy at first, i went on to the 2nd floor...found no one...the beds were empty. I went up to the 3rd, nothing too. When i was about to turn and head down, i saw her coming out from the toilet. That's my lady for the evening. I went on to talk to her, she seems rather warm...though very old. 82, i found out later.
I was throwing my teochew and hokkien at her...hoping she would speak any of the more common dialects...to my dismay, she could speak both. But after a few verses she told me she's Canto, i was laughing when she mentioned that...i could have stick to the default. So it's Cantonese all the way.
I spent about 3 hours or so talking to her, getting to know her...getting her to be involved in the activities and trying to convince her to go for the lantern walk. But she's suffering from some aches in the foot, so instead of going for the walk, we spent the additional time talking. I kinda like her, she looks a lot like my own grandma. She's been with the home for about 6 years now, she said there used to be quite a number of them but a lot has perish through time...it's sad to see your old friends leaving. I can see tears welling up in her eyes. I can't possibly imagine how it's like but i do feel for her lost. I suppose it's not something easy to deal with.
At about 9, my fever got worse...sweat was pouring out from my forehead and i know i couldn't stay any longer. I didn't manage to bid her farewell, at that time the crowd has moved in for some prayer session. I had to leave quietly through the back. I'm just hoping she would still be around when i get back next month.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Sucking it in...
Temptations...One of the very few things that i must learn to muster...to control and to overcome. One of which I have been failing miserably.
Someone asked me today, 'How long has it been since you last did it?' ...I can't recall. He was right. I need something really soon...and really bad. But luck betrayed me today, and i had to hold it in for a couple more days. Ergghh...the agony.
Someone asked me today, 'How long has it been since you last did it?' ...I can't recall. He was right. I need something really soon...and really bad. But luck betrayed me today, and i had to hold it in for a couple more days. Ergghh...the agony.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The runny days
Whenever the weather turns bad, i'm sure to get some hard time adjusting. Mostly i will see myself falling victim to the unforgiving virus. This is probably my 5th or 6th time of the year and I'm beginning to wonder why i've grown so vulnerable. It's probably due to the cumulative days of my past traveling jobs or it could be just the plain old age-catching-up-thing. Either way, I'm just hoping i would survive to see the next full moon.
Though i had the chance to screw work today, I decided not to abuse it. I had no where to go. My apartment's still in a mess from the renovation work (god knows when it's gonna end). This whole thing has left a dent in my already hollowed shell. Ohhh...and i might have to live with recycle underwear soon. Nice.
It's D&D tomorrow night. Some are already all prepped up, others like me...are contemplating to pull out at the very last minute. After last year's event, frankly...i'm not too keen to attend this round. Among other things, a trip for 2 to HK is not exactly what I would call a GRAND PRIZE draw. They better have something more this year or I'm sure gonna pass the next. That is...if i am still lingering.
Though i had the chance to screw work today, I decided not to abuse it. I had no where to go. My apartment's still in a mess from the renovation work (god knows when it's gonna end). This whole thing has left a dent in my already hollowed shell. Ohhh...and i might have to live with recycle underwear soon. Nice.
It's D&D tomorrow night. Some are already all prepped up, others like me...are contemplating to pull out at the very last minute. After last year's event, frankly...i'm not too keen to attend this round. Among other things, a trip for 2 to HK is not exactly what I would call a GRAND PRIZE draw. They better have something more this year or I'm sure gonna pass the next. That is...if i am still lingering.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
A brother's grudge
It's been a while since I had any good chat with my dear old bro. He came over since two weeks back and I've met him for dinner on several occasions. Twice we ended up drinking at some pubs till way after midnight. Tonight we just did Starbucks.
The fact that he's carrying more flesh these days does not surprise me. Most of the mid-ages people i know(with the exception of an unfortunate few), gain weight as they climb up the mortality line. The flames within him has died somewhat. The fire that used to burn behind those heavy brown eyes is no longer there. Extinguished. All i see now is just a pair of tired, weary eyes. Old, not to mention. Even his obnoxious and snobbish personality left him. Just when I thought I can really start to like him now, i came to realize that he's no longer himself. I think I might need some time to start getting to know him again. They said people change...and i'm surprised of how much some people CAN change.
The fact that he's carrying more flesh these days does not surprise me. Most of the mid-ages people i know(with the exception of an unfortunate few), gain weight as they climb up the mortality line. The flames within him has died somewhat. The fire that used to burn behind those heavy brown eyes is no longer there. Extinguished. All i see now is just a pair of tired, weary eyes. Old, not to mention. Even his obnoxious and snobbish personality left him. Just when I thought I can really start to like him now, i came to realize that he's no longer himself. I think I might need some time to start getting to know him again. They said people change...and i'm surprised of how much some people CAN change.
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