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December 26, 2005
仍然
困擾 仍然 困擾
西文 仍然 沒讀完
心煩 仍然 心煩
不解 仍然 不解
工作 仍然 多的像山
理想 仍然 只是理想
思念 仍然 不能變成眷戀
距離 仍然 還得保持著距離
長夜 仍然 黯淡無光
討厭 仍然 更加討厭
喜歡 仍然 無法討厭
仍然 仍然 無法變成已經
但
圖書館 已經 沒有別人了
December 25, 2005
The comp is fixed
Yes. My laptop is operating again.
Nothing was obviously wrong with it, but anyway, its working again.
Spent quality time with him for the past hour, zipping through the emails and blogs that i've missed out on the past 2 days, but its probably enough lovey dovey time with him.
Its time to ¨empezo en mi español.¨
Yo tengo que estudio mucho para el examen mañana. Hay ¨preterito indefinido¨y¨impreterito indefinido¨y muchas otras.
Tengo que ir a estudiar ahora mismo.
Además, tampoco tengo que hacer un composición de ¨Cuando era pequeño¨...
!Qúe Fatal!
Dark Abyss
I seem to be falling fast into the crevasses of my dark side, plunging through a dark abyss, which i aptly named this blog.
As i veer head on with the pinnacle of taskload this semester, I realise i require nothing less than 100% concentration and dedication, in order to tackle this burgeoning hurdle. Yet, as it always seem to be, the greatest challenges lie not in the task, but in the mind. I am hardly prepared mentally to wrestle.
It has occured to me, that my inner devil descends upon me most frequently in times of dire need for mental strength. Whenever i encounter my final exams, it is when he strikes swift and deadly upon my ailing soul. I am distracted, from the objectives i've psychoed myself to undertake time and again, and much more pushing me off course from my goals.
It is the penultimate semester of the results i will be sending to apply for my postgrad. Despite my glorious battles won in the freshmen and sophomore year, i have failed to defend my position. My academics are backpacing, my fortitude weakened. I am in desperate need for a recovery in this semesters' academics, if i were to maintain my dreams of studying in NWU or any other premier institute in the US of A. Will i lose the War? despite the numerous battles won?
Diving in the darkness of my icy grave, i pray upon a beacon that will guide me through my dilemma. An unexpected diversion, threatens to extinguish the flames of passion that have steamed me onwards to pursue a dream of eternity. Lost at the crossroads, i hesitate too much. Much too long, to set me back on schedule on my course. Any longer, i might be drowned in regret forever. Yet, there is just too much to consider. The uncertainty of the developments for the new trail and the risk of switching. I am simply not up to this boggling mind game.
Perhaps, the choice is obvious. Take the safe path down the road. Even so, this path offers no guarantee. It is still a gamble. Yet, it is probably, the safer path. Yet again, i have a weakness for taking risks, and the curiosity of the next best alternative is asphyxiating.
I am trapped in this dungeon of dilemma. The key to set me free still lies concealed in the fog of uncertainty and hesitation. I dread this painful predicament. I pray for the guidance of another individual, yet i understand, there can only be me.
Unleash my alter ego.
The confident, decisive and fearless super being.
"Rescue me... I'm too young to die.... "
December 24, 2005
Crashed...
For last night, i had an immensely satisfying sleep. Compensating the precious week of reports, reports after reports... But this good fortune, is built upon another misfortune.
The demise of my laptop...
Yesterday, when i came home from school once again, i turned to my laptop which i left switched on before i left for our AV Lab X'mas session. It stared blankly at me, remaining on the desktop, without any controls. It looked as if, my laptop(our 魚肚白poster) was an artpiece on LCD display...
I proceeded to switch it off. Booting seemed normal to me when the HP logo jumped into view, but after that, what returned onto the screen was a total freak out...
"Disk controller failure"
Screw this man...
Now, my computer is as if it were suffering from Alzheimers. I glance disappointed at it, while it returns a blank stare floating into nothingness..
I was about to purchase a new external hard disk, and a DVD burner so as to backup my files. Never did I realise, i was one step late...
I would have got it last weekend, if not for quarreling with my mum last week, before i was leaving for the IT Mall ...
My Life just crashed...
And its just gonna keep going down ...
I'll be leaving in a few moments time to purchase the peripherals i had intended to buy.
A new Printer, DVD burner, External Harddisk.
Although, they all look redundant, now that i don't HAVE a computer to use it on.
Or maybe, it just means i have a new item on my X'mas list --- A new Computer ...
December 22, 2005
Happy Again
Its been a hectic yet happy past few days.
Been able to confide my feelings to a couple of friends, and faced up with my disappointments. The fact that i was able to brace myself to face the problem, was livening in itself.
Although i was still met with rejection in the end. At least we're at peace.
Once again, i feel great being around them, and her.
Having clearing the clouds, it still feels great to be around her, around them...
December 18, 2005
Mix
The past few days have been coated with mixed feelings.
Happiness, from fun with friends.
Disappointed, from an involuntary upwelling of emotions.
Pride, from the unexpected victory of L'oreal E-strat.
Dilemma, from the crossroads i stand lost at.
Sweetness, from passion.
Anxiety, from what lies tomorrow.
Fatigue, from What lies beyond tomorrow.
Sounds a little vague and abstract.
But, so are my feelings right now.
Nows not the right time to discuss it.
Will do so in due time.
Right now, its time to clear work due this coming week
December 16, 2005
ATCC seminars
The last session of our A&T Case Competitions Seminar is finally over.
We wrapped up the series of 4 sessions from the South to the North of Taiwan, including visits to the premiere colleges in Tainan, Hualien, Taichung, and Hsin Chu. It has been a draining process from the publicity stage, and a little disappointing in terms of turn out for MY session at Chung Hsing University. Still, it was a relief for this whole series to come to an end.
If there was something to remember it by, it was the difficulty of having to contact and organize and event long distance, in Taichung, when i myself am in Taipei. Well, i'm not a "contact" person in the first place. Not for work, at least.
Anyway, its over...
But i'll certainly miss the long drives down around Taiwan. To places I've not visited before, like Tainan City, and Taichung city. THAT was cool...
"And then... There was light.... " But...
what if that light just diminishes forever ?
Never have i felt so realistically, how inseparable our life is from electricity.
Having suffered a electrical cut last night, due to some works, my apartment was pitch black when i returned late at night. Luckily, the power was cut barely after i stepped out of the lift. (luckily it wasnt cut BEFORE nor WHILE i took the lift.)
Groping around in the darkness, i could only rely on the gleaming weak glow of the street lights below, and the moonlight of the december night. It was then, i realised there was nothing i could do , while the night was still young. There were reports waiting to be done, emails waiting to be replied to, hot baths needed to be taken, TV shows to be watched... etc...etc... Fortunately, the supply in my laptop was still sufficient to last me 45 minutes. So i had to depend on my laptop for my MIS report as well as for light, while i read the text from the whitish blue glow of my Laptop.
Never have i realised how important electricity was to me. I suppose i shall stop taking it for granted. Though i have to admit, its hard to stay grateful to something I cannot materialise nor see usually. Sounds a little like God himself, huh ?
P>S> i'm not blasphemious. I'm a devout buddhist myself...
December 14, 2005
Delicacies a la Singapore
Eating in Singapore, is one of the most nostalgic element that fades into mind whenever my memories set in. Nanyang Cuisine have been a habit, and pretty much for granted. Now, it is an essential portion of the memories of Singapore.
As i mentioned earlier in this blog, my very on-the-ball buddies back in SG were kind enough to usher me from the East to the West in search of the delicacies that call SG home.
For the sake of Renhua who missed out on the action while he braves the cold studying in Penn, i shall review the events of that very filling day.
( Note : All these were devoured in the span of ONE day...)
1st Stop : Changi Village Nasi Lemak
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Besides being notorious for the Bapoks (transvestite) who lurk the seaside carpark, Changi Village is also reputed for its Nasi Lemak. For the benefit of those unfamiliar with this delicacy, basically, its the dish that came straight from Allah's kitchen.
A malay dish in which the coconut scented rice is the prime ingredient. Other primary ingredients include ikan bilis (anchovies) with salted roasted nuts, slices of cucumber, and a generous serving of belachan (malay style chilli sauce). Other condiments include juicy fried chicken wings, a sunny side up, otah (fish pulp BBQed in pandan leaves), fish fillet, fried fish and sometimes fishballs.
Changi Village was well selected as the 1st stop, not only for its proximity to the airport. But also because its top on my list!
2nd Stop : Stall 51 Katong Laksa
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The maestro's recommendation
Katong laksa. I've long marvelled at its name throughout my years in Sg. Yet never have I tried the original Katong Laksa. Ironically, I tried it for the first time, after i left this country.
The origins of Laksa are unfamiliar to me. Probably malay. But either way, still incredibly delicious.
The magic lies in the soup. From what my taste buds inform me, its made from luxurious servings of coconut milk and spices, boiled into a pot pourri swirl of red and orange. Repulsively spicy as it may seem, the Katong Laksa is surprisingly spiceless.
We were given an option of Hum (cockels) for our serving of Laksa. And in JX's terms. He wanted a "hum-less" serving. *corny*
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What was memorable about this Laksa journey was in the journey itself.
Being a crowd of Westerners(a.k.a. dwellers of the Western area of Sg), we were pretty much clueless in the East. Leading the convoy of 2 cars was JX, and his Vehicle commander -- Me. So undoubtedly, we were lost. So we spinned around the Katong area, as well as experienced our Ship sailing trained JX's driving skills. (we were undecided on whether to get off the highway at one point in time. and in the midst of our hesitations, he drove straight at the road divider, only to swerve off the highway towards the exit at the last moment...)
Anyway, it was off to the next stop for high tea. So we were off to.........
The 3rd Stop : Geylang 永和豆漿
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The second irony of the day was awaiting in Geylang. We actually went to 永和豆漿. A renown stall for soya milk and chinese desserts. The irony lay in the fact that, ITS FROM TAIWAN.
In fact, i often have it for supper back here in Taiwan.
Well, though same-named, the branch in Sg looks alot older than most of the branches here in Taiwan, and even in China. The taste is also slightly bland compared to our Taiwan Original Version.
Nevertheless, theres nothing like sharing drinks and chilling out with your buddies. Even if it were soya milk.
The 4th Stop : Lim Boon Seng Boneless Duck Rice
(South Buona Vista Rd, Pasir Panjang)
After our 3 stop lunch, we headed to my place to drop my luggages and to rest our bloated tummies. Planning our next stop, I decided on my childhood la-la-land. The Lim Boon Seng Boneless Duck Rice stall has been my top pick for family dine outs. It even happened once, when asked where i wanted to dine at for my birthday celebrations, i chose THIS stall over other posh restaurants. Now you know how much i enjoy it.
The killer dish at this stall is none other than the duck. Sliced into fine portions, the duck is tender and juicy and coupled with larger sliced cucumbers. And to top it up, its covered in gravy of secret recipe.
Other must-eats include the Glory of Malaya (馬來風光) which is actually kang kong vegetables cooked with belachan. One large plate was simply not enough for the group of us. And even with 2 plates, we cleared it in a flash.
Special note should be taken on the owners of the stall, a family of brothers, who despite being dressed all the time in shabby clothes, actually drive Benzs. And the way he rattles on while taking orders and tallying up the price is always amusing to watch.
We break for the day by mahjong-ing the night away. For details, please refer to post titled "Shag --> Depression --> Euphoria"
The Final Stop : Prata at Al Azhar, Upp Bukit Timah Rd (next to Wah Chang)
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A Ber too indulged in her Nasi Goreng to bother about image
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Our gathering came to a finale with laughs, Pratas and Nasi Gorengs at Al Azhar's along Bukit Timah Road.
Roti Pratas, termed the Pizzas of India are one simple dish you can never get tired of. Made with nothing more than a glob of gluten, the globs are pressed and spun(yes... spun) and smacked on the stove to produce yummy treats of Gosong(plain), Egg, Cheese, Banana, Mushroom and a list of other flavours of pratas. Dipped in mutton or chicken curry, these pratas also go well with plain white sugar. Prepare for a trip to heaven and back upon sending these simple dishes into your watering mouth. Yummy.
In vogue, is also having Prata with Bandungccino, Teh-ccino, Dinosaur or Godzilla. All names of beverages primarily involved with foam, a la cappuccino. Traditonal favourites like Teh Alier (Ginger Tea) and Teh Bing (iced milk tea) are also all time favourites to go with Roti Prata.
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This ends the report on my 2 day Eat-away trip back home to Sg.
Hope you enjoyed it Renhua~~~
7 Musketeereens & Co.
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The proposed Calendar for the current 7 Muskteereens & Co. formation.
The 7 Musketeereens is my closest clique of friends that has shared my weals and woes; joy and jubilance throughout my years since Primary School.
This group started out one fine day in 1993, while we were waiting for the excursion to The Road Safety Park. Roping in one anothers' favourite people, we established a lifelong bonding, which has seen us through a majority of our lives. Even with much of the clique leaving the country to pursue their studies, and maybe in the near future, leave the country to pursue their dreams, this group has been a fountain of inspiration and strength to fuel me through my sore depressions.
It has also occurred to me recently, that the peripheral members to the clique(a.k.a. the spouses of the core members) have undergone many changes since we first started out. We've seen wonderful people come and go in the clique, as the core members undergo tribulations in their romances. Its really like F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Only, this is REAL. And its happening to ME.
Its a train ride.
The 7 of us had boarded at the terminal, on the way to the final station. Picking up along the way, passengers from everywhere. Some disembark when they've arrived at their destinatons; Some choose to stay. Either way. The 7 original passengers still remain. Carrying on with their own activities. A smile and a bow, upon chancing an occasional glance at one another.
Well, they also happen to be the group of friends that i'm most proud of.
A ber working her arse off to save enough to pursue her future in dance.
Zhiwei, the outstanding Softballer with his own startup and career opportunities in the Big 4 acctg firms. Same goes to the love of his life, Merly.
Jixian, ever the brightest spark, emerging tops in every school he's attended. A radiant Naval Officer and budding lawyer. Brilliant as he is, his gal threatens to outshine him as an able doctor.
Qihao, the epitomy of a true entrepreneur with a prospering Internet biz and brilliant academics. And hes fortunate to have the support of his lovely GF, Sereen.
Renhua, the definite entrepreneur who never fails to inspire me onwards both in his role as an officer, friend, son and BF.
Pam, working as a journalist for a kids publication. I can't describe how proud i was of her when she showed me the mag that she was solely responsible for. Its simply ... impressive.
I love these guys. But we've been unable to gather in full strength ever since the guys left the country for studies. Despite the gradual return of those who've left, its uncertain when we'll be
able to hang out altogether again. This time, with our partners.
I hope it comes soon. I miss the feeling. I miss these pals. I miss the friendship.
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Dedicated to my closest friends.
I love you all...
December 13, 2005
Ad-tastic 廣告瘋
廣告瘋子 Ad-tastic Delicacies :
13 Dec 05
AVLAB Culture Cup telecast CF
Adman Diaries 廣告人手札
Adman Diaries Entries 手札筆記
10 Dec 05
Real Beauty - Fit or Fat ?
22 Nov 05
廣告人的責任
Personal Confessions
罪惡告解一覽 List of Sins
14 Dec 05
7 Musketeereens & Co.
13 Dec 05
Project: A|X
Back in form...
12 Dec 05
書單 Reading list
10 Dec 05
Culture Cup is FINALLY over
Controversy@SG
06 Dec 05
Shag --> Euphoria --> Depression ...
30 Nov 05
Skipping Class
守信用
用心一點
29 Nov 05
The past few crazy days
This Blog, 那部落格
25 Nov 05
Momentum
23 Nov 05
Executability 執行力
22 Nov 05
上山打游擊 -- 游擊打到誰?
Another Night
21 Nov 05
光環舞集
20 Nov 05
Personalization
New abode out of the mod
Back in form ...
With most of my larger commitments this semester coming to an end (including the PA comp, the ATCC seminars, Culture Cup preparations), its about time to start getting back into form on my studies.
My performance in many classes recently have been disastrous as a result to frequent class skipping. For starters, I Missed out on reports that i didnt know of and even screwed up mid term papers.
If i still intend to be accepted for NorthWest U for my post grad, i'd better be pulling up my socks now. Afterall, i'm only have next sem's results left to submit for applications if i were to apply next year for the Fall sem in 2007.
If not now... When?
If not I... Who?
*panic*
Project: A|X
Been wanting to launch a project on my own for a while. But haven't been able to decide on a decent theme to work on.
Recently, i've finally had thoughts about maintaining a blog relating to marketing, advertising and PR. More like Integrated Marcomm(Marketing Communications). Its actually a continuation of my previous blog, "Wagging Tongues", which was intended to be a collection of Web Rumours. Yet, due to a lack of time, it has been wasted for too long a period.
With my beloved cousin's completion of National Service, we intend to actively launch our plans for Gecko Productions. And Project AX is my intended first step.
Project AX, or in full, "aMoneyExchange", so named in a spoof of the sub-brand of the Armani Family, Armani Exchange. Afterall, Marketing in simple definition, is an exchange of money for ideas, products and services.
AX would be a blog targeted in the 1st stage, at students involved in the marketing field, participating in Marketing or advertising related competitions. The blog would aim at reviewing current marketing campaigns & advertisements, provide studies on marketing trends, links to some local and international adverblogs and other related websites to provide readers with both a local and international perspective on this industry. Also, it will also be a hub for information on current and past Marketing, Business and advertising case competitions for students.
If possible, it should also include a forum, in which readers can discuss or post questions relating to their cases or just campaigns in general.
Well, besides it being a sideline to generate publicity for our Marcomm startup, its also a personal bid to be more in touch with the marcomm arena. Needing to constantly post articles and reflections regrading local or even international marketing events and campaigns, i'd be compelled to constantly monitor the ins and outs of the field.
Hopefully its not another of those projects that i launch with great zest and end up pathetically.
AVLAB Culture Cup telecast CF
The theme of this year's Culture Cup ?
Think Retro... And with retro, i mean this ...
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A well planned and even better executed CF screenplay and direction by our AVLAB members...
Basically, the copy is directed at attracting audiences to utilise the AVLAB web telecast feature to view the Culture Cup competition live, at the comfort of home...
I simply love this CF.
December 12, 2005
書單 Reading list
買了, 想看, 沒時間看, 但還是希望能夠消化的書單 :
1. 藍海策略 Blue Ocean Strategy W.Chan Kim & Renee Mauborgne
2. 思考的技術 考える技術 大前彥研一
3. Kellogg on Branding Alice Tybout and Tim Calkins(with foreword by P.Kotler)
4. Ogilvy on Advertising (who else, but ...) David Ogilvy
最後那2本, 都代表了我人生的夢想. 西北大學研究所, 奧美廣告....
或許會在書中, 看到我想得到, 又可能遙不可及的夢境...
無論如何, 很想在寒冷的冬天,
窩在沙發上放空...
喝者咖啡...
靜靜的看書
December 10, 2005
Culture Cup is FINALLY over
The annual inter faculty choral competition -- Culture Cup, is finally over.
As part of our training and duties as a member of the Audio Visual Lab, we telecast the event over the net to whoever is interested to watch.
33 departments from across the school spent the past 3 months training, waiting for this day to pit their voices against one another. Some departments just keep emerging in the A list. Some departments like RadioTV, who has dominated the top spot for the past 7years, BA, which has also been in the radar for the past 7 years, since they were overthrown from the throne by RTV after 10 years at the helm.
Their has been a trend for the A list teams ongoing for quite a while. The RTV has challenged African tribal songs, Latin, no-longer used Japanese dialect folksongs have been in their list the past couple of years. Despite no one ever knowing what their songs meant, they never fail to impress the crowd and the judges likewise.
Anyway, this year, Our Fac actually claimed the Most innovative performance award. Though most of those present couldnt understand the innovation that they were awarded for, the far greater outcry was in the fact that neither the hot favs, Applied Mathematics dept nor the Info Science dept clinched it. Well, either way, i'm glad we were finally awarded for something at least. I DID think they did a great job this year.
Well, the telecasting is finally over.
After about a month of preparations as the Sound Engineer, the initial problems about the humming noise that was being sent to the PA team, was finally resolved this morning when the Technician came. Said something about the imcompatibility of the 2 systems and that their was different power supplied to both, resulting in a loud humming. But he solved it in the end anyway. HES DA MAN !!!
I'm shagged out. But glad this is all over.
Its time to move on to other urgent things in life.
Real Beauty -- Fit or Fat ?
http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com.sg/
http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.co.uk/
The Dove campaign for real beauty...
Quite an innovative bid to invite more traffic, raise awareness, as well as reinforce the association between Dove and Beauty. The discussion will never end, since their is no objective solution to an open ended question such as this.
It basically challenges the parameters of typical definitions of beauty. And as the common adage goes, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. So i guess, its pretty much subjective.
Yet, it still interested me to understand more about this campaign ...
Controvery@SG
This trip back to Sg has triggered some very interesting observations of the Singaporean Mediascape.
Being a common netizen activity, Singapore has already been infected by the widespread blogging phenomenon. Given that the Internet has been perceived as a common domain and pretty much liberal, Singaporean bloggers have taken to blogs to unleash the wild, non conformist side of their ego.
Quite contrary to the stereotype that Singaporeans are the goody-two-shoes, too-afraid-of-the- government-to-speak-up species, Sg has proven to possess a proliferating and quite controversial Blogging scene. With the likes of Sarong Party Gal, Mr Miyagi, Sg bloggers have demonstrated their capabilities to clash in opposite directions with the government, exposing their private lives(and very private for that matter) on their blogs, expressing non conformist views and perspectives on society and life in general.
For the same matter, some bloggers might have been flirting with the fine line that distincts character and style from downright immoral.
Youths have been caned, punished and even convicted for violations from flaming of teachers openly on their blogs, to posting of racist accusations. And such cases has only brought to light the fact that the Media Development Authroity(MDA), a wing of the Government that screens and monitors net activity amongst Singapore locals, in search of outrages to the stability and harmony of the otherwise quiet Sg community.
Authoritarian or not, notwithstanding, i believe Singaporeans have plucked up enough courage and balls to express their own views. To possess and express is typically a sign that the people are finally thinking on their own. This, at the same time, brings a greater challenge to the government which is pretty much used to taming the obedient islanders. Yet, i believe both the government and the people are on opposite sides for the greater good of the society, and the maturity of a truly free society.
Either way, i've found it amusing and excited to discover this side of Sgs that i have not been able to uncover before this day.
Venture forward Sg ! In search of greener pastures to speak up. Pulpits to voice your ideas beyond the field at Hong Lim Gardens... (or what is it called?)
December 06, 2005
Shag --> Euphoria --> Depression ...
Its been an eventful week, with an unexpected roller coaster of emotions and events.
From the hectic and incomplete preparations of the Performing Arts finals presentation, the very depressing and detesting results of the finals, to the most enjoyable return home to Sg( home... always home... ) and now ... back to my hectic schedule and a depressing irritable day.
The finals preparations, as usual, was last minute and rushed. With a lack of distinct effective work division, and my concentration on the wrong focus(the stoopid PPT), the preparations were a mess. We ended up having an empty showcase exhibition vis-a-vis the incredible displays done by the other Ad team(the Monk-ys). The rest of the teams were also incredible by the way, but well..
The presentation itself was stable, at least i thought it was. All except the 3min intro which i was reluctant to do, and the fact that we exceeded the time limit(and all the rest of the teams did too..). Yet, before the results were announced, a member of the National Arts Council actually approached one of my team members, and asked, " Didn't your school train you on presentations? Why did your team deliver such an awful presentation?"
It was utter disgrace. In all my presentations, i was never put down for my presentations, ever. With compliments here and there on my stability and confidence. Yet, it was not enough to impress the judges this time round, apparently. Still, i cannot believe how badly perceived my presentation was. He was not the only one to comment on our presentation. Wonder Lee came up to me and commented that this presentation was just not "me".
It seems i've developed my personal style for delivering presentations, radiating with the so-called confidence that i've been known for. And it just surprised me that my presentation for this finals, lacked my signature. Hmm...
Well, enough of my sulking, i returned to Sg a day after my finals, and was received warmly by my best of friends. The 7 musketeereens greeted me with a schedule of relentless dining.
Starting out with Nasi Lemak at Changi Village, which most of them shared with their spouses, we explored the eastern end of Sg in search of local delicacies. The next stop. Katong.
Katong Laksa was something i've never really tried in Katong itself. And this trip was indeed the first. I must admit it was DEEEELLLIIICCCIIIOOOUUSSS!!! Picking Stall 31, we soon realised it was reviewed to be the best of the string of Laksa stalls. And amidst the session, i was treated to a "HUM-Ful" serving of Laksa, (as quoted from Jixian... The Brain of the clique), since he doesnt take "HUM"s... (HUM = Clams in hokkien )... To think hes the brain of the clique....
Subsequently, its off to Geylang for Dou Hua(soya bean curd) at Yong He Dou Jiang(the famous soya bean chain, from TAIWAN). Nothing much to comment, besides that the peanuts looked rather plastic..
The afternoon session took a half time.
We went for Boneless Duck Rice, undeniably my favourite dishes from Sg, for dinner. The familiar faces of the Talkative boss, his brother and his caucasian looking wife were still there. So were the cars that always packed the parking lots. We went in quick and left quick for the Mahjong Session at JX's.
Mahjong....Never my best game. But well.. after about 10 rounds of losing and especially a continuous 4 rounds lost to Qihao.... Who returned with luck after his toilet session, I ROCKED the final game, with a 青一色 滿貫!!! ( To those unfamiliar, it just means i won big time...)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
The night ended with Roti Prata at Al-Azhars... It was the last time i saw my pals for this trip. And the parting sure was unwilling...
I'm glad everyone was there. EVERYONE... Everyone who was around at least...
It was indeed the best time i've had since i don't know when.. Laughing about silly jokes, losing at Mahjong, chit chatting with them, losing our way while looking for Katong Laksa, marvelling at JX's new car with non-key ignition and his indecisive driving, "di-di-di" to decide who went to which car, taking paparazzi shots of Qihao and Sereen, watching "true files" on TV, commenting on the Sg media regulations.... So on and so forth. Just recounting the events is enough to lure me to look forward to going back again in Winter....
But well... Life had to go back to normal.
Starting work upon arrival at CKS airport, heading for the studio upon arrival at home, settling the accounts today is simply annoying.
I'm simply pissed today... Simply pissed.
And for the record, i AM SO PISSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But well, life has to go on.
The Strategic Mgmt exam tomorrow has to carry on....
The seminar in Tai'Chung tomorrow has to go on .....
I'm asphyxiating.... Somebody save me.....
