I could do with some extra hours of sleep but somehow my brain is keeping me awake. haiz. its been a hectic week even though i have a few days of leave cleared.
Monday's leave was forced to clear but it appears that i could use the day to complete some important task. Manage to finish up the essay portion entitled "Music" for the LKY-step award application. get a photo taken and getting stamps to before mailing out the application. don't have much hopes but oh well, just give it a try as encourage by my folks. Wednesday n friday was half day each. only thing done was to doze off everytime i want to watch tv. Wiembeldon tennis match was on but my mind was off. urgh!
so back in camp started the NDP fun pack thingy. production is really crazy in my opinion. have quotas to meet and sure get a good workout from all the packing. on a separate day, have to open up all boxes just to make really minor adjustments to the already completed fun pack. serious waste of time and manpower.
later on got assigned to a production line to pack fun packs into boxes. some photographers were around to shoot the packing process and there goes some people fooling around in front of cameras. posing? or just relieving some stress? haha.
tennis was rather slow pace today, only 2 guys playing. added a damper to my racket and now my racket has an identity problem. hahaha! practicing the normal serves. could use a few more good practice but with the 3 courts occupied. its kinda hard to identify your own balls if it starts flying all over the place. okay, looking for a few more tennis players. so if you are interested please kindly drop me a message. you have to bring your own racket. balls provided.
brain hibernating again. cheers!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Seafood Paradise
I have yet to master the skill of eating chill crab. Haiz. Was called out to seafood dinner last night at the Singapore Flyer. My folks and the other folks went for the singapore flyer earlier on which i didn't want to go even though i have 2 invites with me. Okay, so i thought i was cutting concertina wire which requires 1 good cut using all my might which eventually led to splatter of chill crab sauce all over the table like an explosive charge going off, shrapnel's flying all over the place. haha! Well, a service staff was nearby to witness the mess i created and readily open a pack of wet tissue for me to clear up the mess. Maybe i should opt for hammering the hard shell next time or just order soft shell crab. =)
Early on in the day, tennis game as usual. Took a long time to warm up. Somewhat I kinda lost my temper. Haiz. But yeah, as the game progresses, it became better and better. A good 2 hours of workout and got tan to the extend of leaving an invicible singlet marking. haha!
Range was on monday n tuesday. Didn't get marksmenship. But it's okay since it was a team effort and all of us didn't want to pressurize ourselves. Sure it was exciting to help team members to engage targets, covering each others targets amids the loud bangs from the explosion of the projectiles in the chamber.
So i finally tried the shilin's night street snack stall. Ordering the classic XXL chicken chop and the tempura (tian bu la) together with a cuppa of pearl milk tea. Even though it proclaims to be from taiwan, but its standards will never match what we have tasted before. The ambiance without a doubt wasn't there. Oh well, time to visit taiwan. But with the soaring fuel prices and the hike in the fuel surcharge. I wonder when will i take off again....
Auf Wiedershen!
Early on in the day, tennis game as usual. Took a long time to warm up. Somewhat I kinda lost my temper. Haiz. But yeah, as the game progresses, it became better and better. A good 2 hours of workout and got tan to the extend of leaving an invicible singlet marking. haha!
Range was on monday n tuesday. Didn't get marksmenship. But it's okay since it was a team effort and all of us didn't want to pressurize ourselves. Sure it was exciting to help team members to engage targets, covering each others targets amids the loud bangs from the explosion of the projectiles in the chamber.
So i finally tried the shilin's night street snack stall. Ordering the classic XXL chicken chop and the tempura (tian bu la) together with a cuppa of pearl milk tea. Even though it proclaims to be from taiwan, but its standards will never match what we have tasted before. The ambiance without a doubt wasn't there. Oh well, time to visit taiwan. But with the soaring fuel prices and the hike in the fuel surcharge. I wonder when will i take off again....
Auf Wiedershen!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Kung Fu Tennis
LF on monday was a good opportunity to see other platoon in action. I am not required to do LF so i just follow through motion, help out as and when needed. Only if the concertina wire was blown into tiny bits and pieces, we would not have to go through the mess and untangle everything, packed it nicely to condemn it.
Well, everyone was talking about Kung Fu Panda, so tuesday night's out a group of us went to watch it. It was a big group so there was some kind of promotion going on, so all of us got discounted tickets. Overall, it was a hilarious movie. I can't expect much, the story line is somewhat the ang moh's perception on chinese kung fu and culture. Well, it targeted more for small kids over their hols. I still prefer Pixar's animations.
On friday, i was "abandon" in camp by my section mates. lol. I rule the bunk for a day but it happen to coincide with the suspension of training order, so i was pretty much left to rot. Its very unfortunate for the 2 fatalities within the organization. Brunei weather is very harsh now having been there same period last year. And going through jungle survival means surviving on the limited food and water while the weather requires you to hydrate often. As for the other, i have no comments. I won't draw a conclusion on the cause of both incident. But, its still a mystery on how active, physically fit personnel could meet such tragedy. God Bless!
Weather was perfect for tennis today, 3 guys played today, a little uneven. But luckily the person who booked the slot before us stayed on for a while and join us in a double match. I did played a single's match with eddie. Good rallying. Felt the improvement. Shall play more and often. Now pondering for a 2nd racket. haha! and i lost quite a number of tennis balls! all courts were booked, and balls were all mixed up! Well, nvm, i will get somemore to replace what's lost!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Well, everyone was talking about Kung Fu Panda, so tuesday night's out a group of us went to watch it. It was a big group so there was some kind of promotion going on, so all of us got discounted tickets. Overall, it was a hilarious movie. I can't expect much, the story line is somewhat the ang moh's perception on chinese kung fu and culture. Well, it targeted more for small kids over their hols. I still prefer Pixar's animations.
On friday, i was "abandon" in camp by my section mates. lol. I rule the bunk for a day but it happen to coincide with the suspension of training order, so i was pretty much left to rot. Its very unfortunate for the 2 fatalities within the organization. Brunei weather is very harsh now having been there same period last year. And going through jungle survival means surviving on the limited food and water while the weather requires you to hydrate often. As for the other, i have no comments. I won't draw a conclusion on the cause of both incident. But, its still a mystery on how active, physically fit personnel could meet such tragedy. God Bless!
Weather was perfect for tennis today, 3 guys played today, a little uneven. But luckily the person who booked the slot before us stayed on for a while and join us in a double match. I did played a single's match with eddie. Good rallying. Felt the improvement. Shall play more and often. Now pondering for a 2nd racket. haha! and i lost quite a number of tennis balls! all courts were booked, and balls were all mixed up! Well, nvm, i will get somemore to replace what's lost!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Tennis
Only if the weather was perfect today.
Early breakfast at Bukit Timah before going back at Ngee Ann Poly today to play tennis. The game started off with balls flying all over the court so we have to practice close range before spreading out towards the edge of the court. Serves were a little hard, well.. this is not badminton. Soon after grey clouds start to form over and then it poured which lead to ending the game early. But, we started ahead of our actual booking time. Scheduled for another game next week, but before that must get my racket grip re-grip because the grip is peeling off throughout leaving my hands all black!
Okay, lunch was a simply indulgence of Secondary school day's food. Travelled back to the coffee shop outside of my sec sch for lunch. the vegetarian stall. haha! Surprised after coming close to 5 years the auntie is able to recongize us. Well the stall may look normal to any average joe who walk pass there, but its the very place that fed the hungry stomach of all the then young musicians every saturday afternoon. Memories.
The week started off with 2 days of leave. An experimental dinner celebration for my grandfather on tuesday. Experimental because its the first time celebrating it on the actual day which is also a weekday. Well, almost everyone was there except a few who surely have their valid reasons not being able to turn up. I believe so because after all, he is still the elder of the family and it will sound wrong for not celebrating it.
Booked in back to camp early that night because hitch a ride from one of the uncles who left early. Was fuming as I walked into camp after hearing a very unpleasant remark made by him. Should have took the public transport instead if i had known he has such a bad attitude.
I don't know when i will clear my leave again, so till then is back to normal work week. Coming monday will be a long day out somewhere far west of singapore. Gonna love all the big bangs!
So did you manage to solve the question on the previous post?
Auf Wiedersehen!
Early breakfast at Bukit Timah before going back at Ngee Ann Poly today to play tennis. The game started off with balls flying all over the court so we have to practice close range before spreading out towards the edge of the court. Serves were a little hard, well.. this is not badminton. Soon after grey clouds start to form over and then it poured which lead to ending the game early. But, we started ahead of our actual booking time. Scheduled for another game next week, but before that must get my racket grip re-grip because the grip is peeling off throughout leaving my hands all black!
Okay, lunch was a simply indulgence of Secondary school day's food. Travelled back to the coffee shop outside of my sec sch for lunch. the vegetarian stall. haha! Surprised after coming close to 5 years the auntie is able to recongize us. Well the stall may look normal to any average joe who walk pass there, but its the very place that fed the hungry stomach of all the then young musicians every saturday afternoon. Memories.
The week started off with 2 days of leave. An experimental dinner celebration for my grandfather on tuesday. Experimental because its the first time celebrating it on the actual day which is also a weekday. Well, almost everyone was there except a few who surely have their valid reasons not being able to turn up. I believe so because after all, he is still the elder of the family and it will sound wrong for not celebrating it.
Booked in back to camp early that night because hitch a ride from one of the uncles who left early. Was fuming as I walked into camp after hearing a very unpleasant remark made by him. Should have took the public transport instead if i had known he has such a bad attitude.
I don't know when i will clear my leave again, so till then is back to normal work week. Coming monday will be a long day out somewhere far west of singapore. Gonna love all the big bangs!
So did you manage to solve the question on the previous post?
Auf Wiedersehen!
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Brain Teasers
Think you are very smart? Or maybe would like to give your brain a good workout? Try solving the question below. Note: Do not attempt to search the web for the answer! Well.. unless you came up with a solution already. =)
There are three switches in a hallway. One switch controls a light fixture in a room at the far end of the hall. The door to the room is closed, and you can't see whether the light is on or off. You need to find out which of the three switches controls the light. How can you be certain of finding that out, making just one trip to the room?
Auf Wiedersehen!
There are three switches in a hallway. One switch controls a light fixture in a room at the far end of the hall. The door to the room is closed, and you can't see whether the light is on or off. You need to find out which of the three switches controls the light. How can you be certain of finding that out, making just one trip to the room?
Auf Wiedersehen!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Cholesterol . Calories . Comfort . Cubes
Its definitely sinful to drug my body with sumptuous local treats which encourage the blockage of my arteries. Oh..! I can see the cholesterol index having a bull run. While its not good news when the STI index goes on a downward trend. I certainly welcome a great dip on my calories intake.
Life have been quite relaxing back at work. Every now and then will go dip in the swimming pool, lift some weights at the gym or clock mileage on the running track. Of course, night's off will definitely lure us to the fast food chain, food court and sometimes a oily plate of prata along bukit timah. Wee! Have been working out. But i need to work out more!
Having been working on my music Dip's written report. And no other better place to work is on my bed in camp. Reference material, writing pad, my lovely iPod and in between a soft comfy pillow. When my brain is switched off, all i need to do is to drop my head and the pillow will cushion the fall and i will fall into deep sleep. Aiming at revising Statistics and all other maths stuff to get myself prep up for schoo. Oh.. can't wait for term starts.
Will be involve in NDP soon. First on the list is the fun pack packing. So if you ever find food missing from your fun pack at the parade. It may have already made its way to my stomach! haha. Just kidding. Pretty cool to be involve. Perhaps the only chance to be involve in this gigantic event even though it means sacrificing my weekends.
And yes! finally collected the full set of Rubik's cube. Latest addition is the 2x2 cube which i have been hunting for high and low. By now, manage to solve the 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 while the 5x5 sits comfortably in its packaging. haha! some day i will solve it. SOME day.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Life have been quite relaxing back at work. Every now and then will go dip in the swimming pool, lift some weights at the gym or clock mileage on the running track. Of course, night's off will definitely lure us to the fast food chain, food court and sometimes a oily plate of prata along bukit timah. Wee! Have been working out. But i need to work out more!
Having been working on my music Dip's written report. And no other better place to work is on my bed in camp. Reference material, writing pad, my lovely iPod and in between a soft comfy pillow. When my brain is switched off, all i need to do is to drop my head and the pillow will cushion the fall and i will fall into deep sleep. Aiming at revising Statistics and all other maths stuff to get myself prep up for schoo. Oh.. can't wait for term starts.
Will be involve in NDP soon. First on the list is the fun pack packing. So if you ever find food missing from your fun pack at the parade. It may have already made its way to my stomach! haha. Just kidding. Pretty cool to be involve. Perhaps the only chance to be involve in this gigantic event even though it means sacrificing my weekends.
And yes! finally collected the full set of Rubik's cube. Latest addition is the 2x2 cube which i have been hunting for high and low. By now, manage to solve the 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 while the 5x5 sits comfortably in its packaging. haha! some day i will solve it. SOME day.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Holidays ending
End of my holiday and back to camp on tuesday. Boohoo...! But seriously, a even longer break and i will start to cultivate fungi and put it up for sale when it time to harvest. haha!
Spend lots of time getting in touch with my piano and of course a good recommendation from my friend to get music scores means finger happy on the mouse button downloading and printing piano scores. Chopin made its way into my favourite list of composers now. Currently working on his nocturne and a bit on the ballade previously posted. Oh.. How i wish i can play like him! Well, a little inspiration was drawn from "The Pianist" DVD which i got it during the week. The movie also serve as a good way to refresh and brush up my german. Guten Tag!
Learning to drive is so expensive! Just to get all the necessary paperwork done nearly killed me.
Invited to showcase at a photography exhibition somewhere in Bishan. In that area's library i think.. Post up more details once it starts to flow in. Keep watch!
Well its kinda weird going out for dinner with dad (normally its a family thing). But hey! Good food, cold beer. Nothing else matters more.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Spend lots of time getting in touch with my piano and of course a good recommendation from my friend to get music scores means finger happy on the mouse button downloading and printing piano scores. Chopin made its way into my favourite list of composers now. Currently working on his nocturne and a bit on the ballade previously posted. Oh.. How i wish i can play like him! Well, a little inspiration was drawn from "The Pianist" DVD which i got it during the week. The movie also serve as a good way to refresh and brush up my german. Guten Tag!
Learning to drive is so expensive! Just to get all the necessary paperwork done nearly killed me.
Invited to showcase at a photography exhibition somewhere in Bishan. In that area's library i think.. Post up more details once it starts to flow in. Keep watch!
Well its kinda weird going out for dinner with dad (normally its a family thing). But hey! Good food, cold beer. Nothing else matters more.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
More taiwan please...
alright. I have to truly apologize to everyone for not getting gifts from taiwan. R&R time is short and there is endless things to see, do and eat! Sorry sorry sorry. Next time k. i want to go back there again. Or if u go there before i do again, happy shopping! =) And i know its not an excuse but do pardon me for forgetting the little details about you (as in all my friends), i just need to re-adjust and update myself back here.
Outfield, lazing under the tree and somehow still get sun burnt. Talk anything and everything under the sun. The smell then the sight of a Ninja Van selling Ji Pai, milk tea and zhua bing. Oooo... yummy yummy yummy! Gave us that much needed energy boost even though we have combat rations within arms length. Of course there are times where restrictions are imposed and we can only drool as the van drive past us.
Booze a plenty when opportunity comes. A small bottle or two, chit chat and laugh at lame jokes and actions. Smoke? Nah.. i rather stick to my stand "One life, No puff".
Okay fine, my chinese is crap. Always at the food stall staring at the long list of items for a few minutes only to order food that i can pronounce like.... Ji Pai! Zhen Zhu Nai Cha! haha! Otherwise, just point point lo! lol! sometimes english found its way into my horrible chinese sentence. Communicating with the locals are even worst when i get tongue tied. Ouch! alright. my chinese is crap.
Even though i just got back after being away for so long, i am all prepared to board the plane bound for another destination. Wee..! Oh well.. that will have to wait. Urgh! Suffering from taiwan withdrawal symptoms. Pardon me..
Auf Wiedersehen!
Outfield, lazing under the tree and somehow still get sun burnt. Talk anything and everything under the sun. The smell then the sight of a Ninja Van selling Ji Pai, milk tea and zhua bing. Oooo... yummy yummy yummy! Gave us that much needed energy boost even though we have combat rations within arms length. Of course there are times where restrictions are imposed and we can only drool as the van drive past us.
Booze a plenty when opportunity comes. A small bottle or two, chit chat and laugh at lame jokes and actions. Smoke? Nah.. i rather stick to my stand "One life, No puff".
Okay fine, my chinese is crap. Always at the food stall staring at the long list of items for a few minutes only to order food that i can pronounce like.... Ji Pai! Zhen Zhu Nai Cha! haha! Otherwise, just point point lo! lol! sometimes english found its way into my horrible chinese sentence. Communicating with the locals are even worst when i get tongue tied. Ouch! alright. my chinese is crap.
Even though i just got back after being away for so long, i am all prepared to board the plane bound for another destination. Wee..! Oh well.. that will have to wait. Urgh! Suffering from taiwan withdrawal symptoms. Pardon me..
Below shows the golden damper ball held on by hydraulic system on top of taipei 101.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
36 days in Taiwan
Arrived back this morning at 12.30am then head back to camp with all my bulky luggage before getting home at around 4.30am this morning. And then..... unpack, shower and laundry. Manage to get some sleep some 36 hours later. Taipei has so much things to do and see, we rather sacrifice our sleep. haha!
31 Mar, head to the airport at night. Took the train arriving early at the airport. So bought drink head up to the viewing mall to check out the flight movement at night in Terminal 1. Soon after met up with all my friends to talk talk, take pictures and more food. First yr PC was there to send us off too. in fact most ORD personnel were there to send us off. Upon getting our boarding pass we went in to explore the terminal. Bought a short novel The Alchemist to read which makes it the 3rd book i am bring up to taiwan. haha! The other guys wanted to explore terminal 3 which i am not keen to because boarding gate is on the side other side of the terminal closer to T2. The remaining few had Sakae Sushi and laze around till its time to board.
Boarding was delayed. Well... it is not handled by the airport staffs but rather by our own people which causes a mad rush to board the plane and rush for take off. People were still finding seats when we push back from the gate for the runway. Well.. this is a chartered flight after all.
Destination: TPE (Taipei) via KHH (Kaoshiung, Taiwan)
Aircraft type: Boeing 747-400
Departing Runway: 20C
Arriving Runway: Unknown
Departure Time: 0315 hours
Arrival Time: 0645 hours
Flight Time: 3hr 40 mins
Skipped the in-flight details. All i could say was it a enjoyable flight. That's why i always prefer Asian airlines. Love it! Got some sleep here and there. Before I knew it, we were descending into KHH. Bus to terminal as there no boarding gate assigned to us. Aircraft carried on to Taipei. I believe its a ferry flight meaning flying empty to carry on it next assigned flight. Stepped out of the aircraft and we get a breeze of cool wind giving us a rough idea of the weather there.
2 hours bus ride to camp near Heng Chun city. [*Editied]. Just to get used to the terrain a.k.a MOUNTAINS! [*Editied]. Climbing up mountains will encounter Mango plantations which tempt me to pluck and eat. haha! View from up there Wonderful! Love the view especially in the early morning at first light the sun cast golden rays on the mountain side. Priceless. Sorry. No photos due to camera restrictions.
Evaluation did extremely well. [*Editied] Get the job done and did well overall.
Had a short R&R. Dinner at one of the local resort where we drown ourselve with lots of beer. I only had 1 bottle but the rest... let the picture speak for itself. Visited the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium and also Heng Chun Night market.
[*Editied] Night can be very cold but often i am found alseep soundly without much additonal layers to keep warm while others struggle to keep warm. haha!
So here comes the long awaited 3 days R&R in taipei. We bus up north about 9 hours ride. First stop was JanFuShan Theme park. I don't where i found the guts to hop on the free fall thinggy and the bottomless roller coaster that twist and turn and goes 360 deg.
Upon reaching Taipei didn't have much free time left before being confined to our hotel room. So we quickly cab to the nearest night market Huaxi Street Night Market famous for its Snake meat (Read Ewwww....!) haha. then next was Xi Men ting! Fame for its trendy street wear.
2nd day went to Windows on China and Leofoo Village. Windows on China is like a small world with its many scaled replica of famous buildings around the world. Took too many pictures that my battery went low before lunch! argh! Okay. Next stop is Leofoo Village. Considered to be the best theme park by the locals. Didn't try the rides since i had enough the day before. Night's free and easy head to Xi Men Ting again! haha! Spend more time there and got more clothes. then we go to Shilin Night Market. Suppose to eat la, but don't know why we end up shopping again.
Interesting thing happen was how illegal vendors manage to clear the streets in matter of 2-3 mins when they were alerted of police patrol. haha! You have to be there to experience it yourself.
Last day was a full day free and easy. Rained in the morning, average day temp is 16 degC. Went to Taipei 101. tallest building in the world. Visited the observatory. The mall down below is very very very very high end with all the branded products. Place is squeky clean and shiny. Only unsightly thing is some of our superiors dressed in T-shirt, shorts and slippers doing shopping. haiz..! Viva Singapore la! Time is short, made a bad decision to visit SOGO departmental store area. Not a place for us to go. So for the 3rd time we took their MRT to Xi Men Ting again! spend like 30 mins there before rush back to hotel pick up our bags and head to the airport catch the flight home.
Destination: SIN (Changi, Singapore)
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-300 ER
Departing Runway: Unknown
Arriving Runway: 02C
Departure time: 2020 hours
Arrival time: 0030 hours +1
Flight Time: 4 hours
One of the many flights i don't wish to board. Coz i am leaving taiwan when i am not even done with it! But quite excited to try the 777-300ER, heard many reviews and praises for this variant of the Boeing 777 family. In-flight entertainment kept me awake through out. Got myself a Herpa model of the same aircraft i am in. Happy! =)
Landed early morning. Did duty free shopping. Got more wines to add on to my collection. =) didn't manage to leave airport until 2.30am because of transport problems. Anway, happy to be back home after being away so long. Currently on 2 weeks leave.
Hmm... Next trip overseas looking at Perth, Australia or Taipei! haha! Somewhere around the december holidays.
P.S - Remaining Photos will be upload @ my online album
Auf Wiedersehen!
31 Mar, head to the airport at night. Took the train arriving early at the airport. So bought drink head up to the viewing mall to check out the flight movement at night in Terminal 1. Soon after met up with all my friends to talk talk, take pictures and more food. First yr PC was there to send us off too. in fact most ORD personnel were there to send us off. Upon getting our boarding pass we went in to explore the terminal. Bought a short novel The Alchemist to read which makes it the 3rd book i am bring up to taiwan. haha! The other guys wanted to explore terminal 3 which i am not keen to because boarding gate is on the side other side of the terminal closer to T2. The remaining few had Sakae Sushi and laze around till its time to board.
Boarding was delayed. Well... it is not handled by the airport staffs but rather by our own people which causes a mad rush to board the plane and rush for take off. People were still finding seats when we push back from the gate for the runway. Well.. this is a chartered flight after all.
Destination: TPE (Taipei) via KHH (Kaoshiung, Taiwan)
Aircraft type: Boeing 747-400
Departing Runway: 20C
Arriving Runway: Unknown
Departure Time: 0315 hours
Arrival Time: 0645 hours
Flight Time: 3hr 40 mins
Skipped the in-flight details. All i could say was it a enjoyable flight. That's why i always prefer Asian airlines. Love it! Got some sleep here and there. Before I knew it, we were descending into KHH. Bus to terminal as there no boarding gate assigned to us. Aircraft carried on to Taipei. I believe its a ferry flight meaning flying empty to carry on it next assigned flight. Stepped out of the aircraft and we get a breeze of cool wind giving us a rough idea of the weather there.
2 hours bus ride to camp near Heng Chun city. [*Editied]. Just to get used to the terrain a.k.a MOUNTAINS! [*Editied]. Climbing up mountains will encounter Mango plantations which tempt me to pluck and eat. haha! View from up there Wonderful! Love the view especially in the early morning at first light the sun cast golden rays on the mountain side. Priceless. Sorry. No photos due to camera restrictions.
Evaluation did extremely well. [*Editied] Get the job done and did well overall.
Had a short R&R. Dinner at one of the local resort where we drown ourselve with lots of beer. I only had 1 bottle but the rest... let the picture speak for itself. Visited the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium and also Heng Chun Night market.
[*Editied] Night can be very cold but often i am found alseep soundly without much additonal layers to keep warm while others struggle to keep warm. haha!
So here comes the long awaited 3 days R&R in taipei. We bus up north about 9 hours ride. First stop was JanFuShan Theme park. I don't where i found the guts to hop on the free fall thinggy and the bottomless roller coaster that twist and turn and goes 360 deg.
Upon reaching Taipei didn't have much free time left before being confined to our hotel room. So we quickly cab to the nearest night market Huaxi Street Night Market famous for its Snake meat (Read Ewwww....!) haha. then next was Xi Men ting! Fame for its trendy street wear. 2nd day went to Windows on China and Leofoo Village. Windows on China is like a small world with its many scaled replica of famous buildings around the world. Took too many pictures that my battery went low before lunch! argh! Okay. Next stop is Leofoo Village. Considered to be the best theme park by the locals. Didn't try the rides since i had enough the day before. Night's free and easy head to Xi Men Ting again! haha! Spend more time there and got more clothes. then we go to Shilin Night Market. Suppose to eat la, but don't know why we end up shopping again. Interesting thing happen was how illegal vendors manage to clear the streets in matter of 2-3 mins when they were alerted of police patrol. haha! You have to be there to experience it yourself.Last day was a full day free and easy. Rained in the morning, average day temp is 16 degC. Went to Taipei 101. tallest building in the world. Visited the observatory. The mall down below is very very very very high end with all the branded products. Place is squeky clean and shiny. Only unsightly thing is some of our superiors dressed in T-shirt, shorts and slippers doing shopping. haiz..! Viva Singapore la! Time is short, made a bad decision to visit SOGO departmental store area. Not a place for us to go. So for the 3rd time we took their MRT to Xi Men Ting again! spend like 30 mins there before rush back to hotel pick up our bags and head to the airport catch the flight home.
Destination: SIN (Changi, Singapore)
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-300 ER
Departing Runway: Unknown
Arriving Runway: 02C
Departure time: 2020 hours
Arrival time: 0030 hours +1
Flight Time: 4 hours
One of the many flights i don't wish to board. Coz i am leaving taiwan when i am not even done with it! But quite excited to try the 777-300ER, heard many reviews and praises for this variant of the Boeing 777 family. In-flight entertainment kept me awake through out. Got myself a Herpa model of the same aircraft i am in. Happy! =)
Landed early morning. Did duty free shopping. Got more wines to add on to my collection. =) didn't manage to leave airport until 2.30am because of transport problems. Anway, happy to be back home after being away so long. Currently on 2 weeks leave.Hmm... Next trip overseas looking at Perth, Australia or Taipei! haha! Somewhere around the december holidays.
P.S - Remaining Photos will be upload @ my online album
Auf Wiedersehen!
Monday, March 31, 2008
See you in May!
Alright guys! Heading to the airport in a couple of hour time. Still can contact me in taiwan through my mobile. But no prank calls or don't call to tell me a joke or something like that. I make sure you will pay for that few DOLLARS of talk time. Best way is to message me and wait for me to call back.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The final battle
Past few days have been listening to high ranking officers giving us motivational talks and giving us thanks. The push for the final battle begins in a few days time. Today we all did a reflection. A reflection of the days that have flew by probably faster than the concord.
1 year 6 months begin with training in BMTC before joining my current unit. Much have been done since then for example Army Open house and Bilatral exercies. Ops duties are part and parcel of a combat unit. Of course we have to stand up and respond to the call at the sacrifice of time spend with all love ones.
Training no doubt is tough. Injuries never seems to be recovering. My sprained ankle and knee hurts most when aggrivated. But can never avoid to aggrivate it because i need my legs to walk, to run. So endure through the pain.
With so much encouragement and good comments coming from people all the way from the top. And i really mean the TOP! A reputation built from zero to something takes no mean feat to built. As the final battle begins soon.
I begin to wonder, has all that i gone through the past 1 year and 6 months. is it all worth it? all the sacrifices made in and out of camp. 36 days is a long trip. Of course i am always looking forward to the R&R, a chance to see taiwan in its asian glory as a high tech city.
I will leave it up to the day when the jet aircraft touch terra firma in Singapore to tell the answer to all. The final battle... Let's see what all comes down to. All i know for now. I am just a citizen soldier.
Auf Wiedersehen!
1 year 6 months begin with training in BMTC before joining my current unit. Much have been done since then for example Army Open house and Bilatral exercies. Ops duties are part and parcel of a combat unit. Of course we have to stand up and respond to the call at the sacrifice of time spend with all love ones.
Training no doubt is tough. Injuries never seems to be recovering. My sprained ankle and knee hurts most when aggrivated. But can never avoid to aggrivate it because i need my legs to walk, to run. So endure through the pain.
With so much encouragement and good comments coming from people all the way from the top. And i really mean the TOP! A reputation built from zero to something takes no mean feat to built. As the final battle begins soon.
I begin to wonder, has all that i gone through the past 1 year and 6 months. is it all worth it? all the sacrifices made in and out of camp. 36 days is a long trip. Of course i am always looking forward to the R&R, a chance to see taiwan in its asian glory as a high tech city.
I will leave it up to the day when the jet aircraft touch terra firma in Singapore to tell the answer to all. The final battle... Let's see what all comes down to. All i know for now. I am just a citizen soldier.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Take it with a pinch of Salt
Let's take it with a pinch of salt, leading two seperate lives as one is difficult. Everyday is like treading through a minefield. I will never know when i step on a mine, big or small.
Quietly, i saw it coming. Didn't want to say it out because of my promises. Gave the trust but was betrayed. For those who still don't know me well, whenever i am committed into something, I make sure i see it right to the end. I will get pissed and/or annoyed easily when i don't see it finishing. And also trust is one thing that is hard to gain from me. Never one day i will simply give my trust to people just because they need it. Either you earn it or you find it somewhere else.
Seriously, i have to admit my actions have a part to play in all that has happen, i don't hold blame to anyone for it. But its hard to accept apologies and forgive. Give me some time. For now, there is a void inside me. 2 in fact.
At the end of the day, I will take it with a pinch of salt. I leave for taiwan with a few questions in my mind answered. A little unsettled still, hard to give it all up, all the hopes and dreams I will still hold dear to me, let it linger in my mind perhaps as a source for motivation during the tough 30 odd days there but work will still go on. Be brave and strong as there are more things in life awaits me! =) Thanks Joel for being there when I am most down and out. Truely blessed to have this friendship, brotherhood. God will continue to bless us!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Quietly, i saw it coming. Didn't want to say it out because of my promises. Gave the trust but was betrayed. For those who still don't know me well, whenever i am committed into something, I make sure i see it right to the end. I will get pissed and/or annoyed easily when i don't see it finishing. And also trust is one thing that is hard to gain from me. Never one day i will simply give my trust to people just because they need it. Either you earn it or you find it somewhere else.
Seriously, i have to admit my actions have a part to play in all that has happen, i don't hold blame to anyone for it. But its hard to accept apologies and forgive. Give me some time. For now, there is a void inside me. 2 in fact.
At the end of the day, I will take it with a pinch of salt. I leave for taiwan with a few questions in my mind answered. A little unsettled still, hard to give it all up, all the hopes and dreams I will still hold dear to me, let it linger in my mind perhaps as a source for motivation during the tough 30 odd days there but work will still go on. Be brave and strong as there are more things in life awaits me! =) Thanks Joel for being there when I am most down and out. Truely blessed to have this friendship, brotherhood. God will continue to bless us!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Missing everyone!
What have been a month to relax and prepare for taiwan became a very busy moment for all. I shall spare the details.
All i know is that i truely miss sleeping on my bed over night at home even though i do get time off every now and then to rest and do a little laundry and ad-hoc work at home. Not forgetting to perfect that Disney classic "A Whole New World" for my dearest. Balancing time between Suky and family too! Aww... I miss you so much!
Sorry to Joel and Eddie, shall meet up with you guys someday, hopefully before taiwan. Thanks for the appreciation phone call. Your backside is safely guarded. =)
Shots from the Singapore Airshow is out! Got a few decent shots of the Black Knight's formations with the classy grainy effect from traditional Film. It does give me the feeling of F-16's are aircraft from the 70's - 80's. All are done in manual focus because of the slow Auto Focusing my lens has. But still all shots turn up clear and sharp.
Auf Wiedersehen!
All i know is that i truely miss sleeping on my bed over night at home even though i do get time off every now and then to rest and do a little laundry and ad-hoc work at home. Not forgetting to perfect that Disney classic "A Whole New World" for my dearest. Balancing time between Suky and family too! Aww... I miss you so much!
Sorry to Joel and Eddie, shall meet up with you guys someday, hopefully before taiwan. Thanks for the appreciation phone call. Your backside is safely guarded. =)
Shots from the Singapore Airshow is out! Got a few decent shots of the Black Knight's formations with the classy grainy effect from traditional Film. It does give me the feeling of F-16's are aircraft from the 70's - 80's. All are done in manual focus because of the slow Auto Focusing my lens has. But still all shots turn up clear and sharp.
Auf Wiedersehen!Saturday, March 01, 2008
Survivor Tekong
It was a mad dash for home and to book into camp by 9pm last sunday. Anyway, I was at the Singapore Airshow 2008. The flying display was damn cool especially the Black Knights. Compared to the previous airshows, this time round we are closer to the flying display so my cam can capture it up close. Pics are currently being sent for processing. Down side was the long waiting for buses to get in and out of the venue. Not a good plus point. Unless you intend to take the limo taxi for $45 to any destination of your choice or the additional $8 surcharge on top of the prevailing rates for normal taxi.
So we have to book in early to make final preparations for the so-called last oufield in Singapore. Lots of things to pack especially food into my LBV. haha! Moved out to seletar for harbouring 1 night before we are troop lift to changi beach for assualt boat ride to tekong. So we were preparing, waiting and eating in a public area. Certainly raises a few eye browns for the civilians to see a large group of NS guys. haha! Anyway after a long wait, higher HQ got fed up because the waves of boat are taking too long so we route march to SAF Ferry Terminal for fast craft ride over. But i certainly do enjoy lying down on the grass patch seeing aircraft taking off especially the beautiful 747 and 777's.
Embark on 2 missions without re-supply of water and other essential items for 3 days. Until FIBUA village we get our re-supply. Saw the recruits doing FIBUA training. Walking past them with our shagged out faces scaring them how tough it was our mission but actually we just woke up from a short nap. LOL. So when doing our last misson the recruits kept looking at us building up obstacles, enjoying sips of 100 plus and bottles of cordial eating tibbits. Sure remind me of those days were commerical items are forbidden.
Exercise cut and we return back to BMTC parade square. Making a mess at the boot washing point, flooded with sand and mud. Enjoy the use of Staff toilet at one of the coy (hey! it was a forbidden ground during BMT k!). See recruits doing their 5BX with run in the early morning when i just lie down on the bench sleeping. Canteen break for the famous Roti John, but it was close. Bump into my friend who is a perm staff at BMTC.
Attended Touch 2008 by NUS Piano Ensemble after book out at UCC. At the invitation of a camp mate's girlfriend who will be performing. Overall the concert was very nice, enjoy it very much. Most of the repertoire are transcribe pieces so it gives a different feeling to the pieces as compared to the original composition.
Going to take a good rest for the next 3 days.
Auf Wiedersehen!
So we have to book in early to make final preparations for the so-called last oufield in Singapore. Lots of things to pack especially food into my LBV. haha! Moved out to seletar for harbouring 1 night before we are troop lift to changi beach for assualt boat ride to tekong. So we were preparing, waiting and eating in a public area. Certainly raises a few eye browns for the civilians to see a large group of NS guys. haha! Anyway after a long wait, higher HQ got fed up because the waves of boat are taking too long so we route march to SAF Ferry Terminal for fast craft ride over. But i certainly do enjoy lying down on the grass patch seeing aircraft taking off especially the beautiful 747 and 777's.
Embark on 2 missions without re-supply of water and other essential items for 3 days. Until FIBUA village we get our re-supply. Saw the recruits doing FIBUA training. Walking past them with our shagged out faces scaring them how tough it was our mission but actually we just woke up from a short nap. LOL. So when doing our last misson the recruits kept looking at us building up obstacles, enjoying sips of 100 plus and bottles of cordial eating tibbits. Sure remind me of those days were commerical items are forbidden.
Exercise cut and we return back to BMTC parade square. Making a mess at the boot washing point, flooded with sand and mud. Enjoy the use of Staff toilet at one of the coy (hey! it was a forbidden ground during BMT k!). See recruits doing their 5BX with run in the early morning when i just lie down on the bench sleeping. Canteen break for the famous Roti John, but it was close. Bump into my friend who is a perm staff at BMTC.
Attended Touch 2008 by NUS Piano Ensemble after book out at UCC. At the invitation of a camp mate's girlfriend who will be performing. Overall the concert was very nice, enjoy it very much. Most of the repertoire are transcribe pieces so it gives a different feeling to the pieces as compared to the original composition.
Going to take a good rest for the next 3 days.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
CNY & Outfield 1
Ok. Where have i left off?
CNY was again very routine every year. Booked in on Tuesday afternoon. then went to 30SCE to send our bridge for servicing. Met up with our platoon mate that got posted out. at night was a chill out session at the mess with the whole platoon. i shall spare the details. CNY eve morning was games and celebration in camp. We were suppose to play games to earn cash to bid for items during the celebration part. So after the games, we can place bets to double our earning by playing "Big Small". Later is the bidding part for bowling vouchers, movie vouchers, TV sets and fussball table. cool eh!
Reunion dinner then the next day all the visiting. Mahjong session at my grandma's place. See only, i don't know how to play even though i learn before. Too chim. Saturday went to visit dear's parents. Treated with good food and liquor. haha! thanks dear! Caught Kung Fu Dunk because dear wanted to get out of her house. Hmmm... the movie i think overall is to make Jay Chou look cool only la. but Kuddos to Eris Tsang's acting. Old Ginger is still hottter (translate to chinese).
I went out for a 5 days exercise. walk a very long distance. south to the north of western singapore. cutting through vegetation, skirting pass NIE, into the cemetry (which was a little freaky to walk at night) into a pandan leaf farm i think coz there were pandan leafs all over. and hit the objective la. Sprained my ankle which left me staying in the ambulance for 2 days. missed out the fun part of the exercise. i can only watch from afar. Nvm... the next one is coming up in a week's time at Tekong. hopefully can recover by then.
Dinner and lau yu sheng at my place last night. as usual again every year. got birthday celebration also for a birthday boy. then accompany dear back to hall.
Auf Wiedershen!
CNY was again very routine every year. Booked in on Tuesday afternoon. then went to 30SCE to send our bridge for servicing. Met up with our platoon mate that got posted out. at night was a chill out session at the mess with the whole platoon. i shall spare the details. CNY eve morning was games and celebration in camp. We were suppose to play games to earn cash to bid for items during the celebration part. So after the games, we can place bets to double our earning by playing "Big Small". Later is the bidding part for bowling vouchers, movie vouchers, TV sets and fussball table. cool eh!
Reunion dinner then the next day all the visiting. Mahjong session at my grandma's place. See only, i don't know how to play even though i learn before. Too chim. Saturday went to visit dear's parents. Treated with good food and liquor. haha! thanks dear! Caught Kung Fu Dunk because dear wanted to get out of her house. Hmmm... the movie i think overall is to make Jay Chou look cool only la. but Kuddos to Eris Tsang's acting. Old Ginger is still hottter (translate to chinese).
I went out for a 5 days exercise. walk a very long distance. south to the north of western singapore. cutting through vegetation, skirting pass NIE, into the cemetry (which was a little freaky to walk at night) into a pandan leaf farm i think coz there were pandan leafs all over. and hit the objective la. Sprained my ankle which left me staying in the ambulance for 2 days. missed out the fun part of the exercise. i can only watch from afar. Nvm... the next one is coming up in a week's time at Tekong. hopefully can recover by then.
Dinner and lau yu sheng at my place last night. as usual again every year. got birthday celebration also for a birthday boy. then accompany dear back to hall.
Auf Wiedershen!
Monday, February 04, 2008
Whizz Kids
Gone were the days were homework just came in worksheets and workbooks. Handing it into teacher or risk getting punished. Homework return back with ticks and crosses. Stamps of stars or smiley face and the ever horrifying words "See Me!".
Kids are getting online to do their homework. 2 of my younger cousins just 4 weeks into their life of a primary 1 student logged onto a portal checking out any new task. Now look, homework are called tasks. Check that out! They did their test online, reading aloud passages beside their parents and selecting the correct answers by clicking on the corresponding radio buttons. Submitting homework or task is done by clicking on "Submit" and no longer called Hand-in where we will pass from table to table up to the front or personally hand it up to our teachers.
I really wonder what's next for the future generations to come. With the introduction of Wi-Max and roll out of more PDA phones with Wi-Fi capabilities, are we going to see young kids doing homework at the playgrounds? 3G technology will perhaps push homework to a more interactive level, primary school kids are going to stream videos and answer questions. I won't be surprise if kids are going to have video conference with their teachers while at the playground.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Kids are getting online to do their homework. 2 of my younger cousins just 4 weeks into their life of a primary 1 student logged onto a portal checking out any new task. Now look, homework are called tasks. Check that out! They did their test online, reading aloud passages beside their parents and selecting the correct answers by clicking on the corresponding radio buttons. Submitting homework or task is done by clicking on "Submit" and no longer called Hand-in where we will pass from table to table up to the front or personally hand it up to our teachers.
I really wonder what's next for the future generations to come. With the introduction of Wi-Max and roll out of more PDA phones with Wi-Fi capabilities, are we going to see young kids doing homework at the playgrounds? 3G technology will perhaps push homework to a more interactive level, primary school kids are going to stream videos and answer questions. I won't be surprise if kids are going to have video conference with their teachers while at the playground.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Cakes, Camo and 30 guys
Chinese new year is coming. but i am not in the mood for it. searching for an answer, tuning myself into the mood. well, days go by and i will just live with it like any other. So i was out with my parents early on Sunday afternoon. Shopping. I don't know what i want so i just grab and go. its nice to have tea break with them. I really missed those days when we were out shopping as a family. Now all grown up, we have a life of our own. Especially when i am caught up with NS and busy loving my dearest. I don't know if they walk around the mall to look at other things when we finish shopping or just to kill time waiting with me for Suky. But they left soon after going to my grandma's place for dinner. without me of course. I waited.
Met up with Suky not before she went to collect my jeans (thanks alot darling!), had dinner at crystal jade la mian xiao long bao. i refuse to order spicy food because i scared that my stomach can't take it and coughing. i just want something plain. hurried for time we forgot the ice cream. Cab back to Suky's hall before leaving for camp.
Training is ramp up with SOC, fast march and stairs climbing. in addition i went running and gym a few times on my own to train up myself. Suffered from many blisters which erupt into open wounds that bled. ouch..! ATEC 2 is coming very soon. so outfield and outfield and outfield. before i know it.. i am flying off..!
Platoon is 1 men less, this guy named jeremy posted out. So we had a dinner gathering at Botak Jones at Clementi on tuesday night. Cake smashing party on Wednesday night. Bought a cake, made him say a speech. Commented something to PC about me. haha! that made everyone cheer! then cake smashing begins. I DIDN'T GET TO EAT THE CAKE!!!!!!!! lucky, you get away with a small patch of chocolate cream or camo, unlucky ones will get palm print using cake and black or green camo all over your body. anyway, wish him all the best. ORD soon... 8 more months to go.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Met up with Suky not before she went to collect my jeans (thanks alot darling!), had dinner at crystal jade la mian xiao long bao. i refuse to order spicy food because i scared that my stomach can't take it and coughing. i just want something plain. hurried for time we forgot the ice cream. Cab back to Suky's hall before leaving for camp.
Training is ramp up with SOC, fast march and stairs climbing. in addition i went running and gym a few times on my own to train up myself. Suffered from many blisters which erupt into open wounds that bled. ouch..! ATEC 2 is coming very soon. so outfield and outfield and outfield. before i know it.. i am flying off..!
Platoon is 1 men less, this guy named jeremy posted out. So we had a dinner gathering at Botak Jones at Clementi on tuesday night. Cake smashing party on Wednesday night. Bought a cake, made him say a speech. Commented something to PC about me. haha! that made everyone cheer! then cake smashing begins. I DIDN'T GET TO EAT THE CAKE!!!!!!!! lucky, you get away with a small patch of chocolate cream or camo, unlucky ones will get palm print using cake and black or green camo all over your body. anyway, wish him all the best. ORD soon... 8 more months to go.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
fruitful week!
this week have never been better. well, basically monday was actually an off day from the last duty on jurong island. did lots of running today.
so i booked in on tuesday morning with a premium cost added to it. guys from my section booked in the night before without me knowing. so i barge into bunk with all guys still sleeping. haha! Well, being nice i decided to unpack all my stuffs in the dark and continue my sleep too since i woke up at 5am not with a little help from dad n mum. Claim back my stuffs from jurong island later on that day before booking out. first and hopefully not the last 8-5 feeling. haha.
Wednesday i totally slack around. too lazy to get out of the house until dinner time. deliver dinner to hall. Dear's hall. MOS Burger. okay, i understand you are tired. should have let you sleep more. but food is getting cold since it was packed from jurong point and not nice to have it cold. saved in the nick of time by her roomie otherwise i am facing the death of the hair picker. ooppsss! after that went home. she passed me a NTU t-shirt she got from her hall's fun fest. "Wake me up when i reach NTU" Thanks dear for the t-shirt.
Thursday had a follow-up appointment with the dentist 5 mins of crapping from him and cost $33 bucks. Wow! good thing is, i will be seeing him in a year's time instead of 6 months. I think i gone a little crazy at that point of time to fix appointment for dental therapy. jus want to get some cleaning n polishing done. but its by POLY students... hmm... appointment is quite sometime away, so.. let's see..! (perhaps going to private clinic will be a better idea). okay, Ikea was next to pick up some plastic bag dispenser for my dad and got a cushion for myself. bringing back to camp to see if its useful otherwise i will jus leave it at home. Pouring heavily at that time but nothing beats a nice hotdog sandwich from ikea. wee..!
Friday, went for a run. again. then afternoon with those sleepy eyes went for medical checkup at raffles hospital. no appointment needed. jus walk-in. perhaps my mind was asleep, i feel so lost when i get bump from station to station to get the test done. haha! i have a picture of my RIBS in my cupboard! haha! met Suky at boon lay after that. with a little waiting sent her home. don't worry darling, i don't blame you for the alarm not ringing. =)
Today, accompanied Suky to Swee lee, send in her trombone for repair. screw dropped out of the rotor valve. hopefully it can be fixed otherwise got to think of other ways out. Went to this fantastic place for lunch at Simei Eastpoint. Eighteen Chefs. Great food, Great chef. Big size guy who trained from or with Jamie Oliver, know as the naked chef. Well.. this small cafe is open to help deliquent ppl. so its more than jus serving good food, its helping the community. call me if u need directions to this place if u are interested to taste it out!
Resuming normal training very soon. prep for taiwan. haiz..... (*heads bow down)
Auf Wiedersehen!
so i booked in on tuesday morning with a premium cost added to it. guys from my section booked in the night before without me knowing. so i barge into bunk with all guys still sleeping. haha! Well, being nice i decided to unpack all my stuffs in the dark and continue my sleep too since i woke up at 5am not with a little help from dad n mum. Claim back my stuffs from jurong island later on that day before booking out. first and hopefully not the last 8-5 feeling. haha.
Wednesday i totally slack around. too lazy to get out of the house until dinner time. deliver dinner to hall. Dear's hall. MOS Burger. okay, i understand you are tired. should have let you sleep more. but food is getting cold since it was packed from jurong point and not nice to have it cold. saved in the nick of time by her roomie otherwise i am facing the death of the hair picker. ooppsss! after that went home. she passed me a NTU t-shirt she got from her hall's fun fest. "Wake me up when i reach NTU" Thanks dear for the t-shirt.
Thursday had a follow-up appointment with the dentist 5 mins of crapping from him and cost $33 bucks. Wow! good thing is, i will be seeing him in a year's time instead of 6 months. I think i gone a little crazy at that point of time to fix appointment for dental therapy. jus want to get some cleaning n polishing done. but its by POLY students... hmm... appointment is quite sometime away, so.. let's see..! (perhaps going to private clinic will be a better idea). okay, Ikea was next to pick up some plastic bag dispenser for my dad and got a cushion for myself. bringing back to camp to see if its useful otherwise i will jus leave it at home. Pouring heavily at that time but nothing beats a nice hotdog sandwich from ikea. wee..!
Friday, went for a run. again. then afternoon with those sleepy eyes went for medical checkup at raffles hospital. no appointment needed. jus walk-in. perhaps my mind was asleep, i feel so lost when i get bump from station to station to get the test done. haha! i have a picture of my RIBS in my cupboard! haha! met Suky at boon lay after that. with a little waiting sent her home. don't worry darling, i don't blame you for the alarm not ringing. =)
Today, accompanied Suky to Swee lee, send in her trombone for repair. screw dropped out of the rotor valve. hopefully it can be fixed otherwise got to think of other ways out. Went to this fantastic place for lunch at Simei Eastpoint. Eighteen Chefs. Great food, Great chef. Big size guy who trained from or with Jamie Oliver, know as the naked chef. Well.. this small cafe is open to help deliquent ppl. so its more than jus serving good food, its helping the community. call me if u need directions to this place if u are interested to taste it out!
Resuming normal training very soon. prep for taiwan. haiz..... (*heads bow down)
Auf Wiedersehen!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
The Will to learn
Copied this during my engineer course about a year ago. haha! Well.. its still not too late to share with all! =) Source currently unknown but i do acknowledge whoever wrote this!
1. Take time to reflect on a problem before you begin work
2. Get all the facts of the problem clearly in mind
3. Work on the problem in a planful way
4. Keep an open mind. Don’t jump to conclusions about the answers to a problem
5. Think of many ideas for solving a problem
6. Try to think of unusual ideas
7. As a way of getting ideas. Pick out all the important objects or person and think carefully about each one
8. Think of several general possibilities for a solution and then figure out many particular ideas for each possibilities
9. As you search for ideas, let your mind freely explore things around you. Almost anything can suggest ideas for solution
10. Always check each idea with the facts to decide how likely the idea is
11. If you get stuck on a problem, keep thinking, don’t be discourage or give up
12.When you run out of ideas, try to look the problem in a new and different way
13. Go back and review all the facts of the problem to make sure you have not missed something important
14. Start with an unlikely idea, just suppose that is possible then figure out how it could be done
15. Be on the lookout for odd or puzzling facts in a problem. Explaining them can lead you to a new idea for solution
16. When there are several different puzzling things in a problem, try to explain them with a single idea that will connect all together
Auf Wiedersehen!
1. Take time to reflect on a problem before you begin work
2. Get all the facts of the problem clearly in mind
3. Work on the problem in a planful way
4. Keep an open mind. Don’t jump to conclusions about the answers to a problem
5. Think of many ideas for solving a problem
6. Try to think of unusual ideas
7. As a way of getting ideas. Pick out all the important objects or person and think carefully about each one
8. Think of several general possibilities for a solution and then figure out many particular ideas for each possibilities
9. As you search for ideas, let your mind freely explore things around you. Almost anything can suggest ideas for solution
10. Always check each idea with the facts to decide how likely the idea is
11. If you get stuck on a problem, keep thinking, don’t be discourage or give up
12.When you run out of ideas, try to look the problem in a new and different way
13. Go back and review all the facts of the problem to make sure you have not missed something important
14. Start with an unlikely idea, just suppose that is possible then figure out how it could be done
15. Be on the lookout for odd or puzzling facts in a problem. Explaining them can lead you to a new idea for solution
16. When there are several different puzzling things in a problem, try to explain them with a single idea that will connect all together
Auf Wiedersehen!
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