Silent Strider's Life

Singapore General Elections has come and gone

2011-05-08T18:22:00.001+08:00

Singapore General Elections has come and gone.

As this year's general elections signals a wind of change in Singapore politics it has been shown in the number of seats in parliament contested and the percentage voted for the opposition (~40%). However, it is not indicated of the number of seats in parliament.

6 seats won by Worker's Party in Hougang SMC and Aljunied GRC.Congratulations for the success in such a memorial win. However, it is only constitute 6% of the total number of seat.

I hope this is a wake up call for the ruling party People's Action Party to listen to the Singaporeans more. I also hope that the Opposition will not be disheartened by these result and that heart that their achieve a landmark in Singapore, please keep up the good work, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

My hopes to have different voices in parliament is starting to root and perhaps in my life time, I see that Singapore politics will represent the vast diversity of it's Nation, where it is of the people for the people.

Maybe a word of note of the Singapore government for the next 5 years. Please take a serious look into our economic policies. We need a robust policy to help us the average Singaporeans stem the tide of inflation and other external forces.

I would like to say thanks to Mr Chiam See Tong, for the years of service to the country as a questioning voice to help represent and good percentage of Singaporean with a curious and inquiring mind, be bold to challenge not for the winning and losing, but as a form of debate to encourage better policies for the betterment of the people. Mr Chiam, thank you for your contribution.

I would like to say thanks to Mr George Yeo, for your service to the country. You have done a good job as the MP and a Foreign Minister. I hope that you will not be disheartened by the election results. Perhaps you can ride this winds of change as well.

As for me, what I hope to see in the next General Elections is more Opposition members stepping up to challenge the ruling party and provide a different voice as I see that the ruling party is quite removed from the average Singaporean. We Singaporeans need them to come down to our level and live in our shoes. We need leaders that understand us and knows our concerns.

Sneaky Player

2011-03-10T12:37:00.003+08:00

In grand tradition of not having a Saturday RPG game, we played Ticket to Ride Europe. It reminded a lot of an old game I've played when I was young.

It's been a while since I played a different board from BSG that I find this game simplistic in nature quite refreshing. I opted to gain points from completing as many destination as possible and almost won the game. When the game ended, I was second last, without the destinations, but with destinations I was second. That's quite a massive point jump.

After playing quite a number of board games, mostly for 1 time. I find myself evaluating my gameplay and even in my RPG character choices. A large majority of them are sneaky characters (for RPG) or plan a score of hidden agenda (for boardgame)

Maybe I'm sneaky by nature (or want to be sneaky).

Death of someone Awesome

2010-10-11T17:53:00.005+08:00

I guess I am writing an eulogy of the latest character an RPG I've played by writing his deeds down. Let me set some pretext.

The RPG I'm playing is Battlestar Galactica and the character I played is a Hot shot Viper pilot called Gregory Synn, Callsign "Awesome"

The game starts when he was held prisoner as in the Battlestar Cerebus by a group of terrorist called Tauron's First. He managed to neutralised his capturors and sealed off the engineering section and removed all power from the Battlestar Cerebus to prevent if from leaving the system before a rescue operation can be mounted to help him. After a few hiccups along the way, he managed to get captured again, but was promptly rescued by Commander Argus, his future Commanding Officer. Together they managed to activate the self destruct of the Battlestar and leave and returned to Picon.

Fast forward to his new assignment when the Cylons attacked the 12 colonies. He was assigned as Commander Air Group (CAG) of Battlestar 131 and his CO was Commander Argus. When a group of Cylon Centurions infiltrated the Battlestar, Awesome was at the mess hall addressing the reservist, when a centurion attacked the mess hall. He managed to engaged the Centurion in hand to hand delaying it for a long while before help arrived to neutralise the Centurion. With this very action, he managed to save a large portion of reservists from their doom.

Fast foward to his last mission, he was tasked to provide air support as the Battlestar 131 tries to run a blockade of 4 Cylon basestars and numerous cylon raiders to form up with another Battlestar. But Battlestar 131 took too much damage from the basestars nuclear strikes and had to make a blind jump. At this point he realised, he and his wing was stranded and facing certain doom from the numerous raider fire. He started a suicide run to a damaged basestar, ramming it and successfully destroying it.

Here lies a character by the name of Gregory "Awesome" Synn. Larger than life. He is indeed Awesome.

Long over due blog

2009-10-23T16:12:00.002+08:00

I believe things are looking up. I had 4 1st interview this week, mostly for the positions that I am looking for.

It has been a some time that I have gone for a boardroom interview and the first few times, I was rusty and nervous. I quickly found my comfort zone and approach it my unique and cheerful way. (Me cheerful, what you have done to Silent Strider. I want him back)

Well, things are looking up for me. I wish all the best to the rest of you who I know are undergoing some changes as well.

Good Luck.

Car Relay - Feels Like a Heist

2009-07-01T12:00:00.002+08:00

My colleagues and I went out for lunch in 1 car and I found out that he is going to park in the same location as I am after lunch. I suggested that he will drop us off at the car park and hop into my car and I drop them off at the office as I had to go for a meeting almost immediately after lunch.

The whole experience felt like swapping the car for a new get away car in a heist.

It's quite new and exciting.

Cheers.

Wedding Plans - Not Mine, My Brother's

2009-06-22T12:18:00.005+08:00

I have just returned from a trip to Muar over the weekend. This is a technically a working trip to familiarize myself to the small town of Muar and know where we will be starting and where we will be heading to for my brother's wedding dinner.

The trip was a success got myself familiar with some of the roads in Muar and got some planning down for the actual day.

The food in Muar is excellent. Mmmm.... tasty.....

Cheers.

Virtual Life - Warhammer Online

2009-06-15T12:05:00.008+08:00

I see very little difference in my virtual life and my real life. In my virtual life - current MMORPG game I'm playing Warhammer Online. I play a Knight of the Blazing Sun.

Ever since, I have joined a guild called Eclipse. My friends and I have been engaged in the online War with another faction. My faction, the Order consist of member from the race of Dwarf, Empire and Elves, while the opposing faction consist of Greenskins, Chaos and Dark Elves.

My job description as a Knight is to protect my comrades aka squishies from the enemy, as well as lead the charge into the battle. Sounds simple? It gets progressive harder when my PC refuse to obey my commands and slows down due to the insane lag.

However, I still enjoy the experience as my comrades are proud to be who we are and we are protecting the realm from the Destruction.

More Later, Cheers.

New life to an old life

2009-06-01T15:44:00.003+08:00

This is a revisit to something that I used to do. Whenever I have a horrible day, I will post a blog. I am revisiting this to see I can provide a more engaging content.

First and foremost, an update on my life. It has been 2 years since I have last blogged and I am trying to get the hang of it again. In that 2 years a lot has happened.

Started a business, joined Yolk, stopped playing WoW, picked up WAR, had a crush on some people, forgotten about even more people. As you can see, it was kind of life with mutilple turning points.

Now that I have gotten my life together again, I should give account of it.

Things I'm doing right now. I'll twitting right now follow me here.

Well I'll start writing more soon.

Cheers,

Life is such a bitch

2007-10-23T15:09:00.000+08:00

I always think that there is some thing to life, but life is such a bitch. When you are thinking that life is going to pitch you a fast ball, it pitches you a curve ball. (Watched Game 7 of Boston vs Cleveland)

Anyway, when you get used to the curve balls, they will pitch a fast ball.

Oh well, there is none better to go with the flow. Easier said then done, but oh well.

So many things to do, so little time.

Signing off. Cheerios.

Death of a ...

2007-04-27T14:08:00.000+08:00

You can't fight the Great Wheel of Life. What is meant to be is meant to be.

Sporadic Blogging

2007-04-16T13:12:00.000+08:00

I thought I would do some sporadic blogging to keep my viewers posted (assuming that they haven't left already)

Anyway, I just recovered from a toe joint injury. (Don't ask me how I got it)

Good thing and bad thing about it is I didn't work for 1 week. Which means I have 1 entire week of backlog to clear. Oh well, back to the old drawing board again.

Cheers.

Aftermath

2006-11-27T11:15:00.000+08:00

Tired, not very interested in working today. Unfortunately, there is work to be done and I have to do it.

Attack of the Giant Robots and other Updates

2006-11-14T14:41:00.000+08:00

I have been playing MegaMek with a bunch of friends recently. We have started a campaign that we enjoy and we can play over the internet, cos some of these guys are in UK and Australia.

It's great to play Classic Battletech again as I haven't played it for a very long time.

It's really unfortunate that my brother is not interested in Giant Robot games.

On the work front, I am getting really busy, though have a bit of time to do some blogging, but they are quite sporadic. All in all, it's good. I am getting back to the swing of things with respects to the IT industry. Still more to learn, but life in general is a constant learning process anyway.

On the World of Warcraft side, I am starting to lose touch with the game. Maybe because I am sharing account with my brother and a drop of golden sun. But seeing them get addicted to the game again, I am wondering if I would want to maintain my own account again. Yes it is a fun game to play, but it seems to me that it is more a chore now.

Maybe taking a break from WoW gave a better perspective of life.

There is more to life than playing computer games and roleplaying games.
There is more to life than working.
There is more to life than worrying about the lack of a girlfriend.
There is more to life than pleasing friends/family

Remember the universe revolves around itself and not an individual, group or item.

Sick like sick chicken

2006-11-01T20:55:00.000+08:00

Absolutely hate being sick. Haven't been sick for almost 4 years and now. I am really really sick. Can't really think straight as well. (Not like i think straight all the time that I am while.)

Anyway, trying to rest up enough so that I start my other activities again.

BMW drivers

2006-10-12T14:14:00.000+08:00

Met with a BMW stupid driver.

I double parked behind a parking lot and got the parking attendant to keep an eye out for me. Silly me, walked out for lunch only to receive a call from my colleague that the car in front of me wanted to leave. I rushed back walking at a brisk pace and I have received a call from the owner of the car threatening to puncture my tires if I don't return?

First and foremost thing that came to my mind was, if she punctured my tires it would be harder for her to get out the parking lot as I would need to call AA to move my car. Even then, I would need to change my tires before moving my car.

I really wonder if people do think about their threats before they issue them.

As my colleague said, he has yet to meet a friendly BMW driver.

Too Much Coffee

2006-08-18T09:07:00.000+08:00

Too much Coffee = Think too much.

Come to think of it. I still haven't got over a few females (obviously people that know me).

It's not easy for me to get over someone, and by my calculations, by the time i get over all these females (based on my track record), I would be old and pruning.

Anyway, really curious, how many people do follow this blog. If few then expected i can actually air some details.

One Leg Kicking

2006-08-09T22:38:00.000+08:00

Oh well, here we go again. my leg is in a cast again. I've got to go see a specialist because of a possible hairline crack on my foot. This can be a bit problematic as i would have to stay in the cast for a week before i see the specalist. How wonderful.

This is going to be a long week i can tell right now.

Bloody inconvenient.

Theory Stands

2006-08-08T00:37:00.000+08:00

My theory still stand.

It doesn't pay to be a nice guy, really it doesn't. Get taken advantaged of because you have a pleasant presonality.

This does not just apply to the personal life, business life as well.

I have posted earlier that I would not be a nice guy anymore. Well it is more than 6 months since i put that post up. I might have to change my tune.

It is hard to change one's personality. I thought it was going to be easy, but trust me it's not easy.

Oh well, getting back to the drawing board.

P.S. Looking for a personality transplant. Mine is defective.

Spree of the moment

2006-07-19T04:02:00.000+08:00

Blogging at the spree of the moment.

Few things I have done, I am going on cold turkey on my addiction, MMORPG. I have unsubscribe my World of Warcraft and Dungeon & Dragons Online account for my own sanity.

Back to the job front, there is a trickling of projects coming in enough to keep me alive, not enough to expand. Maybe I am not trying hard enough, I don't know.

On a side note, not sure whether I'm happy that my brother is coming back. It's giving me a lot of worries right now.

Where were these people?

2006-04-08T13:29:00.000+08:00

Not that I am complaining.

Where were these people when I was looking to work on web projects. Now all of a sudden I have 3.

Oh well. stop complaining and get to work.

Cheers.

Long Time No Blog

2006-03-19T19:36:00.000+08:00

There are few readers that read my blog, not many but few. The reason that I haven't been bloging is because there was a recent turmoil I have with my career. I have decided to have start my own business again.

I have a good feeling about this undertaking because it's much easier than other undertakings that I have done as well as I can foresee an immediate need for some of the other companies in Singapore. Especially SMEs.

Anyway, I'll blog about it another time.

Going out for a chill session.

Cheerios.

Meme of 4

2006-01-26T23:43:00.000+08:00

4 Jobs You've Had in Your Life

Data entry clerk
Software Engineer
Project Manager
Sales Manager

4 Movies You Could Watch Over and Over

Star Wars Trilogy (Episode 4, 5 and 6)
Pulp Fiction
Hero (Chinese Movie)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

4 TV Shows You Love(d) to Watch

All the CSIs
Scrubs
House
the 4400

4 Places You've Been On Vaction To

Sydney, Australia
Taipei, Taiwan
Phuket, Thailand
Hong Kong

4 Places You Would Rather Be At Now

San Francisco, USA
Sydney, Australia
Dubai, UAE
Prague

4 of Your Favourite Food

Malaysian Hokkien Mee
Hainese Chicken Rice
Beef Kway Teow
A properly done Steak

4 Website You Visit

Almost Infamous
Weddy's War Zone
Aargh!!
Allkhazam.com: World of Warcraft

I tag
Dawndie

Belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

2006-01-03T01:00:00.000+08:00

Season Greetings to all. It is a bit late but. Better late then never.

For the new year, I have found a new job. I am quite excited about it.

Anyway, if you want to catch up. Give me a call. I believe everyone has my number.

Cheerios.

Random Thoughts

2005-12-07T11:53:00.000+08:00

Sex Education

Free Lessons. Call XXXX-XXXX

Just Do It.

2005-12-05T16:35:00.000+08:00

Yup, I did it. I quit my job.

I am not cut out to be a sales person anyway.

I have joined by the ranks of unemployment.

Yeah yeah.

Tagged I'm it.

2005-12-02T20:01:00.000+08:00

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Rich
2. The Rock
3. Mr Nice Guy

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. Silent Strider
2. SStrider
3. Ricardion

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My Hands
2. My Shoulders (For females to cry on)
3. My Skin

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My Tummy
2. My Thigh
3. My Back (Starting to ache everyday when i get up)

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. ACSian
2. Chinese
3. School of Hard Knocks

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Height
2. Cockroaches
3. Death

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Internet Connection
2. My Bed (Not just for sleeping)
3. Air

THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. My Singlet
2. My Berms
3. My Glasses

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE SONGS(currently,anyway):
1. In the End - Linkin Park
2. Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
3. Superman - Five for Fighting

THREE BOOKS YOU ARE CURRENTLY READING:
1.
2. No plans to read any books at the moment.
3.

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. Great Sex
2. Emotional Connection
3. Did i mention Great Sex

TWO TRUTH AND A LIE:
1. I am a nice guy.
2. I am difficult to live with.
3. I can lie to myself.

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE PREFERED SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. Cute Butt.
2. Tits.
3. Hour Glass Figure.

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Tabletop gaming
2. Computer gaming
3. Basketball

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. Get a better job.
2. Earn enough money.
3. Go on a trip to relax

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING/YOU'VE CONSIDERED:
1. Computer game producer
2. Professor
3. Corporate Communication Manager

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Norway
2. Czech Republic
3. Sweden

THREE KIDS' NAMES YOU LIKE:
1. Racheal
2. Anthony
3. Charlie

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE (at least,not immediately BEFORE):
1. Really, really be able to relax from life.
2. Find a job that I have a passion for.
3. Have and raise kids.

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
1. I watch sports.
2. I woggle at girls.
3. I can be loud and boyish.

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. I am sensitive.
2. I am intuitive.
3. I like going shopping.

THREE FEMALE CELEB CRUSHES:
1. Nicole Kidman
2. Michelle Phiferer
3. Liv Tyler

THREE MALE CELEB CRUSHES:
1. Johnny Depp
2. Viggo Mortensen
3. Matt Dillion

samurai_cat I choose you.

An Unqualified Theory

2005-11-23T12:32:00.000+08:00

After reading Blinkymummy's post here, I will post something.

This is not another woman bashing session, as I decided to pen this down for posterity as well as to unify some theories that many people have talked about.

I would not say that I am an expert in this topic, hence the title.

Regardless of the "我要喝水" (I want to drink water) theory or the "Princess" theory, the commonality is quite prominent in a typical Singaporean female.

The desire for attention, undivided attention. Jealousy another poison pill. Frankly speaking, I understand why Blinkymummy would say that there is nothing special if a guy would send his girlfriend to the hospital if he would send his ex to the hospital as well. But the question should have been if both of you are sick who he would send to hospital first.

I will come back to explore this further but here is something of note.

Extinction of Mr Nice Guy

Please call the Natural Preservation of Humanity, A species of humanity is going to be extinct. The species name is called Mr Nice Guy. They are getting extinct due the popularity of Mr Bad Boy. Without the possibilty of finding a girlfriend let alone a wife, Mr Nice Guy have to either evolve to Mr Bad Boy or perish without the possbility of having another generation of Mr Nice Guy.

I am writing to Natural Preservation of Humanity for a plead the help to preserve this dying species.

The Missing Person

2005-11-15T13:06:00.000+08:00

For my bro,

You wouldn't believe who I've bumped into today. Weng Keong. He is posted back to Singapore. We called for a while and he mentioned that he is involved in some boardgame community in Singapore. I might actually check it out.

Meeting an old friend is always good. This is a semi pick-me-up I guess.

Feeling Better and Feeling Worse

2005-11-10T11:14:00.000+08:00

The beauty of crashing and sleep for 12 hours continuously. Well as continuously, I can get. It is a good feeling.

However, starting to get a sore throat. Don't want to get sick. 3 more quotations needed to be sent out by this week. Aargh. Must not fall sick, must not fall sick, must not fall sick, must not fall sick, must not fall sick, must not fall sick.

*Pant* *Pant*

*Activate Special Power*

--- WILL TO NOT FALL SICK ---

*Activate Special Chain*

--- SUPER TYPING SKILL ----

*Activate Magic Special*

--- COMPLETE WORK BY FRIDAY ---

Ok. Back to Work.

Cheerios.

Sleep Deprivation

2005-11-08T11:42:00.000+08:00

I cannot remember how long ago that I have so much sleep deprivation. Not as young as I used to be. Need to crash early today.

Wanderer

2005-11-02T17:18:00.000+08:00

WANDERER

You are the Wanderer, the
lonely, melancholy figure that haunts deserted
roads. Wanderers don't know their purpose in
life. They simply drift from place to place,
looking for something that they are missing,
but never quite finding the peace they seek so
desperately. A Wanderer is a restless spirit,
full of despair and melancholy, but will
nevertheless seek an adventure, just for the
sake of trying to give their hopeless lives
purpose.

Color: Grey
Animal: Wolf
Gem: Sapphire
Symbol: Staff

Image: http://www.deviantart.com/view/7797735/

Who would you be if you were a character in an epic fantasy?
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Carpe Diem

2005-11-01T13:18:00.000+08:00

Seize the day.

I always have this awful dread that I am short changed in life. While not today, I feel quite liberated today, because I called someone to go fly a kite today, because I don't give a damn. It is a very dangerous road that I walk on, as there are many repurcussions that will return to haunt me. (Well, it's not going to be only me)

But I didn't care. Instilling paranoia in a person that is insecure, giving unwanted attention to an attention-seeker. Being totally evil.

I must add, she wants to believe that I am pushing the blame onto her. I can't change how she thinks, but it just reinforce the point, she is nothing but a shell. A pretty shell I must admit, but a shell nonetheless. I really wonder what will happen to her in another 10 years time. As a saying goes, age is the greatest enemy to beauty. Maybe, she will learn, but by that time, it will be too late.

I realise that I should not blog the entire story. In case there are incriminating evidence. However, if you wish to know more about the story. I am happy to talk about it over beer.

Cheerios.

Bleeding Money

2005-10-19T10:56:00.000+08:00

I have wondered why people don't just start up a business to practise a trade they are good at. With the current technology, incorporating a company in Singapore is very simple. Few clicks on the internet on a website and you have your very own private limited company. Payment? simpler, GIRO or credit card.

Filing for the company, simple as well, go to the website and file all records.

However, the penalty for not following legislation is simple as well. Pay the fine, or get summon to court and the fine is not low. Especially to someone with no spending cash.

Oh, did I mention that you need to pay more money to wind down a company. What is the logic behind it, the reason for winding down a company is that it is not making money already and the directors of the company still need to pay for wind down the company. What a learning experience, really expensive one.

Waking up on the wrong side of the bed

2005-10-14T09:45:00.000+08:00

I am getting very frustrated with the situation at the moment. I am going to be a bastard. No time better than the present. Do I care how you feel. I don't. I have told myself I have stopped caring already. It is about time I put my words into actions.

Feel the calm before the storm. You will not know when and where I am going to hit.

It's time to say goodbye

2005-10-09T18:10:00.000+08:00

Yes, goodbye to another friend who doesn't even know who I am. Guess my ploy is working.

Random Thoughts

2005-10-06T00:17:00.000+08:00

After a month of work, I am starting to get very busy. Work has been good to me. I've got the lucky breaks of having a good client selections at the moment. The not so good part is that I have lost my keys and wallet. It's really not to value of the items that I was worried about. It's the hassle to go to ICA and Traffice Police HQ to get my IC and licenses remade.

After reading Weddy's War Zone, I can only say. I have experience dealing with drunks, and I think it's really sad when they don't remember, they don't even say thank you.

Other random thoughts is that it is getting harder and harder for me to control my emotions. For work is a different story, I am almost a different person at work. But privately, I hope it's not depression again. It's getting harder and harder to manage. The most tell tale sign is the lack of sleep.

The other time I should manage is my own expectations. Someone said to me, I can help everyone around except myself. Why? Because I don't want to be helped.

I use to say that I will not dislike someone. I will not hate anyone. Well, I was wrong. You'll be surprised who I really hate at this moment.

Anyway, enough raving for now. I am going to try to go back t sleep and get enough energy for tomorrow's meeting.

cheerios.

Guide to Geek Girls

2005-09-30T13:24:00.000+08:00

I couldn't copy the entire page so i am going to paste the url here. :)

http://www.obn.org/guide/

20 random things about myself

2005-09-30T12:01:00.000+08:00

Yes I have been tagged. So I should actually getting around doing it

1. I am not going to tag someone else.
2. I treat RPG as a stress relief.
3. I am a logically Piscean.
4. I am also an emotionally Piscean. You do that math.
5. I have been RPing for 22 years. Yes we play in a school bus.
6. My younger brother run games for me.
7. I am strangly facinated by Gloria.
8. All my ex-girlfriends have different personality and they never lasted for 1 year.
9. Nothing strange. Men think about this all the time. I am no different.
10. I would like to have a spoon. (You figure this one out)
11. I tell a lot of lame jokes.
12. I recycle my jokes.
13. I am called the rock. (No, not in reference of the wrestler or God)
14. Yes I do watch wrestling. (You can't see me)
15. I would not have gotten my degree if I was charged (court marshal) in the army.
16. I am a naughty boy in a good boy clothing.
17. I would like to have a relationship with 2 women who have a relationship with each other.
18. I am an MCP who is also a SNAG.
19. I have a temper that close friends are afraid of.
20. I have been known to give up a friendship if things don't go my way.

Sitrep of Silent Strider

2005-09-11T23:49:00.000+08:00

I have been working hard for the past 3 weeks on my new job. Recently worked out a new proposal for a client and hopefully, i can get the contract so that I will get some commission to cover for my expenses.

On a lighter note, I have started playing a Battletech campaign game online. It's free and the graphics is not all that fantastic. But it brings some nostalgia as I have played this board game for 8 years.

Two weeks before I have meet up with B & B for drinks at ICB and guess what, mint_teo is there. Well, we should not be behaving like the way we were behaving, but we were. I have a stern talked with Mo regards this issue, I have assured him that I am not serious this time round.

Last Tuesday was Ada's birthday, I went down to celebrate with the B & B. It was a great even though I had to go home early and believe Ada greatly enjoyed herself.

I had a real life adventure 2 nights ago. The short story is that I have to climb a female toilet's cubicle, unlock the door, send the girl to the hospital to get some stitches. All in all an interesting adventure.

Silent Strider Wilco.

Work Work Work! More Work?!

2005-08-20T01:37:00.000+08:00

Looks like I am going to be busy for a while. For those who knows me, yes I have found work. It's going to be tough.

Uncle Agony

2005-07-21T22:53:00.000+08:00

I have realised that in the past I have been an Uncle Agony for a very long time. I have provide council and advice to the matter of the heart. And yet, I am still single. These are friends, no matter how much I wish it would change, they still remain as friends.

A friend of mine brought me to attention with regards to a webpage which explains the ladder theory. Summarising, Women has 2 ladders, a friend ladder and a "will have sex" ladder. Where man only has one. It doesn't take a genius to guess which ladder would that be. Anyway, reflecting on this point. Many women I know have left me in the friend ladder from the very first time they meet me. Let's face it, Sex in one of the driving force (excuse the pun) for man to "befriend" a woman.

My friends have told me bluntly that I should change my attitude to "score" in the woman department. I seriously doubt I will have the same attitude as them because it may work for them, it might not work for me. How? A Catch 22 situation isn't it.

I guess so.

Anyway, I digressed. I have been trying to change my outlook in life. I think the Uncle Agony should stop.

A Girl's Guide to Geek Guys

2005-07-01T11:51:00.000+08:00

By Mikki Halpin and Victoria Maat So, your crush on the bass player from Vibrating Sandbox has finally died a whimpering death and you're wondering where to go from here. All the sinister dudes are either dating a series of interchangeable high-school riot girls in baby doll dresses and an overdose of manic panic, or permanently shacked up with some bitter old lady who pays all the bills. Which will it be, a wifely prison or a humiliating one night stand? Into this void of potential mates comes a man you may not have considered before, a man of substance, quietude and stability, a cerebral creature with a culture all his own. In short, a geek.

Why Geek Dudes Rule

They are generally available.
Other women will tend not to steal them.
They can fix things.
Your parents will love them.
They're smart.

Where The Geek Dude Lurks

While they are often into alternative music, geek dudes tend not to go to shows too often. Instead you'll find them hanging out with their friends, discussing the latest hardware revolution or perfecting their Bill Gates impressions. You know how some people wear t-shirts with their favorite bands on them, thus showing that they went to certain shows? Well, geek dudes wear t-shirts with the logos of different software companies on them, thus showing that they are up on the latest, um, releases. A small, though convivial, rivalry may be detected here amongst the geek dudes. Try wearing one yourself and see if he strikes up a conversation. Of course the best way to meet a geek dude is through the Internet. All geeks harbor a secret fantasy about meeting some girl in cyberspace, carrying on an e-mail romance in which he has the chance to combine an activity he is comfortable with, computing, with one he is very uncomfortable with, socializing. To many geek dudes, cyberdating is just an advanced form of some kind of video game, but they are frustrated by a lack of players. Their lack is your strength.

Imprinting

You might notice that these men harbor some strange ideas about how the world works and some particularly strange ideas about women. There is a reason for this. Because they've had limited interpersonal experience, geek dudes must look elsewhere for behavior models. Lacking a real world social milieu, geeks often go through a transference stage with such narratives, and try to model their interactions on them. Thus, certain media images and themes come to have an overly cathected, metaphorized reality to them, while the rest of us view such programming as mere entertainment. Case in point, our next topic...

The Trek factor

If you're not up on your Star Trek, you can forget about getting or keeping a geek dude. And I'm not just talking vintage-era Captain Kirk and Spock either. You've got to be up on your The Next Generation, your Deep Space Nine, your Babylon 5. Armed with your own knowledge of Federation policies, you can better gauge when and how to act. The sexual politics of Star Trek are pretty blunt: the men run the technology and the ship, and the women are caretakers (a doctor and a counselor). Note the sexual tensions on the bridge of the Enterprise: the women, in skin tight uniforms, and with luxuriant, flowing hair. The men, often balding, and sporting some sort of permanently attached computer auxiliary. This world metaphorizes the fantasies of the geek dude, who sees himself in the geeky-but-heroic male officers and who secretly desires a sexy, smart, Deanna or Bev to come along and deferentially accept him for who he is. If you are willing to accept that this is his starting point for reality, you are ready for a geek relationship.

Once You've Nabbed Him

Of course, catching that geek guy is only half the battle. Keeping him by your side is another story altogether. I was privileged to speak with Miss Victoria Maat, who not only got herself a geek guy but was also clever enough to marry him just a few short months ago. She interrupted her newlywed bliss to give us a few tips on the care and feeding of a geek man: Geeks are sensitive and caring lovers and husbands. If you can hang with the techno-lifestyle, they make the best mates. They are the most attractive people, not flashy or hunky, but the kind who get cuter and more alluring over time (I told you she was a newlywed). Definitely give geeks a chance.

Geek Cuisine

Geeks tend towards packaged, junk foods since they prefer to work and think and aren't all that into cooking for themselves. Make sure that your geek understands that you are not merely a replicator, and provide him with home cooked food. A batch of chocolate chip cookies will let him know that you love him. You do have to monitor your geek for weight gain; however, remember that most of their days are spent sitting and staring at a monitor.

Geek Lifestyle

The geek dude has long work habits and tends to bring his work home with him. He seems permanently connected to his hard disk. You must at least appear interested in his work. Generally, a solid understanding of the computer is a must; if you cannot master this, you should at least be able to talk the talk. Remember most geeks are anal and they get stressed about details which appear insignificant. Be understanding, put on your best Deanna Troi face (see above) and empathize. To relax, geeks love to play the latest computer games. Let him play Myst or Chuck Yeager's Air Combat for hours if he wants to. Act concerned if he's stuck or has just been ambushed by three MiGs. My geek loves to try to help people on the Internet who say that they are stuck in Myst. He comes up with clever riddles instead of directing them point blank. Geeks also like to go to sci-fi and Japanese animated movies, again, a basically harmless vent for your man.

Geek Buddies

Many geeks extend their work friendships into what they jokingly refer to as RL (Real Life, also known as "that big room with the ceiling that is sometimes blue and sometimes black with little lights"). The greatest thing about your geek's buddies is that you can feel secure in setting them up with your girlfriends. They may feel awkward around females at first, so don't overwhelm them. In time they will come out of their shell and realize that you are into the same things they are.

Post-It Note

I thank Victoria for the above advice. I must say that when she read my draft of the piece, before writing her section, she asked her husband which one he thought she was more like, Deanna or Beverly. Howard, the devil, immediately replied that he had always thought Victoria was actually most like Ensign Ro Laren, a cute character with a slight authority problem who is always had trouble (this is fairly apt). This exchange is interesting for several reasons:

Howard had already thought about who she was most like.
He could summon up characters from seasons past with ease.
Victoria actually knew who he meant.
Folks, I think this marriage will last.

One Last Thing

Because they have been so abused and ignored by society, many geeks have gone underground. You may actually know some and just haven't noticed them. They often feel resentful, and misunderstood, and it is important to realize this as you grow closer to them. Don't ever try to force the issue, or make crazy demands that he choose between his computer and you. Remember, his computer has been there for him his whole life; you are a new interloper he hasn't quite grasped yet Geek dudes thrive on mystery and love challenges and intellectual puzzles. Don't you consider yourself one? Wouldn't you like a little intellectual stimulation or your own? We thought so.

This is taken from A Girl's Guide to Geek Guys

So what?!

2005-06-15T17:51:00.000+08:00

They say sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. But words did hurt me. It hurts me by reminding me about the women that I have dated. It hurts because I was rejected and dumped in all accounts.

So what?! It's just words. Truly if words don't matter, why would someone feel the familiar sore feeling when something is being mentioned.

WHY?!

Jobless, Loveless, Hopeless

2005-05-25T18:28:00.000+08:00

As the title says.

Role Playing Games

2005-05-24T20:12:00.000+08:00

I guess I should mention, I am not getting the same amount of enjoyment from RPGs anymore. It's not giving me the same sense of escapism I would like.

Opinions

2005-05-14T13:01:00.000+08:00

My opinions don't matter, so why should I ever speak up. I should just keep quiet and live my life as a mute.

World of Warcraft again

2005-05-11T15:33:00.000+08:00

I finally reach level 60. W00t.

It didn't happen

2005-05-11T15:30:00.000+08:00

Some times I wish i have a heart of stone. Self-centered and totally utterly ruthless.

I might actually develop that soon.

Certain things should be left buried

2005-05-08T21:30:00.000+08:00

As the title mention, there are lot of my past that I wanted to forget, in fact I have forgotten until it has been recently brought to light again. I wish to forget again but it's going to be harder this time round.

Wish me luck.

Unsuccessful

2005-05-05T14:24:00.000+08:00

I forget to mention. I was unsuccessful in applying for the position of teaching. So people, your children are safe. For now. *Muahahahahahaha*

It's Back

2005-05-02T16:31:00.000+08:00

Yup the feeling is back. The long, dreary feel of impending doom. This time, I feel as though that it is going to hopeless. Really hopeless. No matter what other people say, I am telling myself it's hopeless.

It's not nothing i can do, it is nothing I want to do. Because if I do something, a lot of people will get hurt. (btw, it includes myself)

2005-04-25T02:50:00.000+08:00

I Am A: Chaotic Good Gnome Bard Mage

Alignment:
Chaotic Good characters are independent types with a strong belief in the value of goodness. They have little use for governments and other forces of order, and will generally do their own things, without heed to such groups.

Race:
Gnomes are also short, like dwarves, but much skinnier. They have no beards, and are very inclined towards technology, although they have been known to dabble in magic, too. They tend to be fun-loving and fond of jokes and humor. Some gnomes live underground, and some live in cities and villages. They are very tolerant of other races, and are generally well-liked, though occasionally considered frivolous.

Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.

Secondary Class:
Mages harness the magical energies for their own use. Spells, spell books, and long hours in the library are their loves. While often not physically strong, their mental talents can make up for this.

Deity:
Finder Wyvernspur is the Chaotic Neutral god of the cycle of life and the transformation of art, although he leans heavily towards Good. He is also known as the Nameless Bard. Followers of Finder believe that everything must change in order to grow and thrive. Their preferred weapon is the bastard sword.

Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy ofNeppyMan (e-mail)

World of Warcraft Part Three

2005-04-15T04:40:00.000+08:00

Hurray, My druid is level 54 now. Climbing the slow ladder of reaching level 60. Might actually take a break after I reach level 60.

I'll see what happens then.

ciao

Which Polyhedral Are You?

2005-04-06T17:26:00.000+08:00

Take the quiz at dicepool.com

Something different

2005-04-03T20:25:00.000+08:00

Going to try something different. No idea what it is going to be but I will just try.

World of Warcraft Part Deux

2005-04-01T08:58:00.000+08:00

This is for the benefit of Jedixus and Shazz.

Spinebreaker Server

Ricardion - Night Elf Druid
Tindael - Gnome Wizard
Lindsay - Human Warlock

Sargeras Server

Ricardion - Tauren Shaman

Some links that will help you with the game
http://wow.allakhazam.com
http://www.thottbot.com

ciaoz

Why?

2005-03-25T03:14:00.000+08:00

Why things have to happen this way?

It seems that there is nothing I can do right now. I feel that I have been buried 6 feet under and waiting for the time for someone to dig me out.

Gin - Haven't heard from you for ages. I hope you are well.

lowwoanc - I know you are married now. I wish you all the best.

clouds~ - Girl, I thank god that you have found some one that makes you feel special. I am glad for you. honestly I am. I wish things would be different but it isn't.

LY - I dunno what has happened to you. I hope that everything is well with you.

lyberty - I found out that you had something for me. But maybe it's the wrong time.

Vicky - What was meant to be, was meant to be. I hope you forgive me.

Tor - I wanted to save you from the Al Khadir.

deb - We weren't meant to be together and I believe you know that.

icee - The time I have spent with you in Sydney was the most wonderful time I had, but I believe you have moved on and so will I.

mint_teo - I hate myself for ever loving you. But you have moved on. And so will I.

aargh_random - I could have waited for you for 10 years. If you don't want to be with me then so be it. It might be a short while, but I still will remember you. Remember you I will.

shuken - I've tried to love you, but you don't reciprocate, what can I do?

The sad love life of Silent Strider. He who will walk this earth alone.

Blogging

2005-03-23T22:51:00.000+08:00

One of those days again. I have been wondering if I had the chance to change certain things that I could or would have done, would I do it? Or would i make the same decision.

Entombment

2005-03-14T19:42:00.000+08:00

Rooted to a code of honour
Entangled in a web of lies
Entrenched in sorrow's corner
Buried in life's pyres

Surrounded by reality's truth
Escaping from fable's fools
Netted into a claming soothe
Yet strangled by a murderous tool

Captive in a ship of love
Trapped in a sea of misery
Prisoned in a journey of fate's gloves
Exiled in an island of no glory

Hope brings me little joys
Temperence teaches me patiences
Charity gives life's toys
Justice has it's own station

Nerd 'R Me

2005-03-12T19:27:00.000+08:00

Blog Entry #1354901

2005-03-08T04:15:00.000+08:00

Haven't blogged for a long time, maybe it's because I don't feel like blogging. It just reminds me of some things.

Looking forward for a positive reply from MOE.

And maybe a positive reply from someone as well. (However unlikely it might seem)

Hey, one can hope right.

Ships leaving, trying to hop onto a new boat.

chiaoz.

Plus one integer for age

2005-02-25T22:25:00.000+08:00

As the title suggested. Some things that I have achieved in life. I am not satisfied. Maybe it's because, I haven't achieved some other aspect of my life.

Some people say that I should just work towards a certain goal and proceed ahead. I've tried and hell I've tried.

Oh well, back to the drawing board.

Accelerate to getting older

2005-02-23T19:58:00.000+08:00

A wise man once tells me, there is no point worrying about getting old, because you will be worried for every second of your life, reason being you are getting every second. I have to agree with him.

Looking into my life that's past...

Got my degree in Computer Science.
Worked for 3 years.
Started a cafe and collasped.
Studied and completed my Masters.
Started another company.
Had several relationships that doesn't last for more than 1 year. (Come to think of it, so far I have spent all VDays alone. Quite a good track record i presume.)

Nothing really impressive I think.

Starting to feel unfulfilled again. Oh well, maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me as the time ticks down to the day where I can declare myself 1 year older.

Yet another madman screaming.

Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One

2005-02-20T22:40:00.000+08:00

If you’re not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you’re not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call
If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all

I never know what the future brings
But I know you are here with me now
We’ll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

I don’t want to run away but I can’t take it, I don’t understand
If I’m not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

If I don’t need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don’t need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you’re not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you’re not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?

I don’t know why you’re so far away
But I know that this much is true
We’ll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I praying you’re the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life

I don’t want to run away but I can’t take it, I don’t understand
If I’m not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

‘Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
‘Cause I love you, whether it’s wrong or right
And though I can’t be with you tonight
And know my heart is by your side

I don’t want to run away but I can’t take it, I don’t understand
If I’m not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

Something that I think about nowsaday.

Awkwardness

2005-02-20T01:24:00.000+08:00

I find somethings very awkward.

Another place, Another time, Another Situation, Another Dimension

2005-02-16T18:43:00.000+08:00

As the title suggested... I will wish I am a Mage with Time sphere to change the events that have transpired. But, if I do, I would not have meet someone. Maybe adept at the Spirit Sphere to create a pocket dimension of my own, or correspondence to head to a far far away place. But I am not a Mage and I do not have the powers described above.

She has made her decision and abide by it, this much I know for certain. Of course I am devastated, who wouldn't be. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, which I thought that I am pretty strong. Only to find out that I am weak and vulnerable just like every other human.

Maybe just maybe it will work out some day. Hope. The one thing that is keeping me alive right now. It's hope.

To her, I say this, "I respect your decision and abide by it. I will not attempt to change the status quo any further unless you wish it to be changed. I will be contend to hear your voice and know that you are well. And finally don't be sorry to have started it, because it's mutual."

P.S. Call me when you feel like talking or want to hang out. I will always make time for you.

Sleeplessness

2005-02-14T07:27:00.000+08:00

Hmm, I think I am thinking too much. Can't really sleep.

To the point

2005-02-14T04:40:00.000+08:00

You know that it will take a lot out of me to hate someone. It's not that I do that every day, with everybody. I don't actually enjoy it, it's just to prevent myself from hurting any further. Don't worry, I wouldn't hate you.

But seriously, the barriers that are set, but are not set in stone. Such barriers are artificial as they are all rules set by man. They are not perfect and most of them are prejudices based of one or two incidents judged by man.

Well, you have made you decision and I live by your decision. I wouldn't mention this any further.

Happy Valentine's Day.

An Idea

2005-02-12T21:18:00.000+08:00

You were wondering if it is a good idea. Others might think it is a bad idea. But I think it is not a bad idea. What do you think?

Chinese New Year

2005-02-08T22:36:00.000+08:00

Happy Chinese New Year!

Feeling sorry for myself

2005-02-06T23:40:00.000+08:00

Starting to feel sorry for myself. One of those days where I think I should just not get up in the morning and just sleep in.

Yup, I am starting to feel sorry for myself again. Haven't got this feeling since I was in Sydney. Maybe I should just take actions, but certain actions I take will have it's reprecussions. Maybe, I should stop caring about what other people and do what I want to do.

Yeah maybe I should just do it.

World of Warcraft

2005-02-03T19:56:00.000+08:00

Yeah I know, I said that I will be playing anymore MMORPG. But the cheetah is so cute. :)

Cheetah waiting for a boat

Walking in this World

2005-02-02T19:53:00.000+08:00

I have been thinking. Is there a reason that guys initiate the first move all the time. It's societical norm I'm sure, but norms are meant to be change isn't it.

Oh well. it's nothing I can do about it. Societical norm cannot be changed by 1 person's view but by a lot of people banding together to change it.

Anyway, it's my 2 cents worth of thought.

Busy

2005-02-01T11:33:00.000+08:00

I have been busy lately and have no time to update my blog.

Setting of in a Jet plane

2005-01-28T13:53:00.000+08:00

One of my drinking buddy is flying off tonight. I don't think I can send him of tonight. Oh well, had a farewell dinner with him and let him enjoy some local food before he flys off.

Anyway, good luck my friend. You will be sorely missed. Especially your wise cracks.

Admist my schedule

2005-01-26T20:12:00.000+08:00

Admist my busy schedule, I managed to meet a client, pass my friend a copy of her wedding photos, go shopping for CNY clothes as well as have coffee at starbucks and head back home in some sane hours.

Oh well. Back to work. Not looking forward to the CNY. (Need to dodge questions posed by relatives)

Frustration

2005-01-26T04:27:00.000+08:00

Frustration. It's something I go through every time somethings irritates me to no end. It's really eating me up. It's like an itch that you are scratching and it irritates you even more.

Really Good Question

2005-01-23T02:36:00.000+08:00

It's a really good question. Why am I still single?

Well, the answer I gave was that there is no female in the current time and place that is interested in me.

Why is this so? I have asked a few close female friends and they say that I don't smile at all, if not a lot. Few say that they wouldn't understand me, others would treat me as friends.

And yes, the friend trap. It's the most irritating bane of my existence. Every single female who becomes my friend, stay as my friend. I have enough of this bullshit. I will not believe a single word when a female say "Let's try to be friends first and see what happens later." Becos later doesn't happen.

Maybe I am just too nice. Because of the fact that I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but my own. Maybe it's about time to think about myself for a change. After all, people today are just thinking about themselves. But I have been telling myself that already and yet I still haven't change

By the way, the following phrases should not to say to me.
1) I would rather we be friends
2) You are such a nice guy, but ...
3) It's not you, It's me

My retort are going to be
1) I have many friends, one more one less makes no difference to me
2) If I am really a nice guys, go out with me, if you don't want to go out with me then stuff it.
3) Yes, it's totally you and not me at all.

Do I sound bitter yet? Hell yes I am.

Enough for now.

Stay tuned to the next exciting episode of my bitch fest. Adios

Aftermath

2005-01-18T01:38:00.000+08:00

I have just attend my mentor's wake. I still in shock that he has passed away. I believe I can respond now. It grieves me to no end that I know he is no longer there. I wish that things would be different but it is not.

I have one thing to say. Goodbye old friend and mentor. You are a wonder bloke to be around with. And I have always enjoyed you company.

Death of a Mentor

2005-01-17T11:30:00.000+08:00

My mentor just passed away two days ago.

I seriously do not know how to respond now.

I might see if there is anything I can do.

Sleepless in Singapore

2005-01-15T13:05:00.000+08:00

As the title suggest, I did not sleep last night. I have stayed up and thought about my life in general. I did have the best days of my life when I was a teen. Young and innocent.

My worldview now is extremely tainted by the harsh reality of life. When you love someone, she not necessary will love you back.

Let sucks to be me then.

Good bye people.

Strike 3 and I'm out

2005-01-15T03:24:00.000+08:00

Meet her for the third time in the past 2 weeks. Noticed something different about her. Yes I guessed right. She is seeing someone and that someone is not me.

Never knew it can hurt so much again. Trying to get over it but it feels as though there are a million needles stabbing at my heart right now. Maybe i will see the light of day cos currently it feels like a blanket of darkness has covered my world.

Maybe one day, tears would stop rolling off these cheeks, but for now, the soft trickle of a teardrop rolls the plains of my cheeks once more.

Good Luck to you, my love.

Farewell Party

2005-01-14T01:24:00.000+08:00

A farewell party that I feel out of place. Maybe I have pulled myself away from the group so much that I do not have any common interest with them anymore.

Well, maybe it's good, I can start my life over again. With a clean start, maybe something will work out for me.

Meeting someone again

2005-01-07T03:06:00.000+08:00

Meeting someone again after a long time of not seeing the person brings up strange feelings. Can't really explain it. Just feels kinda strange.

It's looks like there it's going to be another long year ahead of me.

Getting a bit crypted and tired.

Signing out.

Poetry Part 2

2005-01-05T16:57:00.000+08:00

Willow beauty flows through autumn,
In an age we all call postmordern.
Standing steadfast among these changes,
Who to question all it's deranges?

Chill wind blows to bring reform.
Would Man see need to conform?
Deep wounds brings more remorse,
Its just belief to re-enforce.

Peace on Earth in all too transient,
Yet Man dreams something Utopian.
When will life gives more thought,
Tis not just another Man's fault?

Willow beauty stands all alone,
In this world of two tones.
Maybe one day this willow beauty,
Shines brightly in all cities.

Poetry

2005-01-04T22:00:00.000+08:00

Poetic Justice

A system where justice is blind
How would one appeal for its mercy
A process where time halts to a gory grin
How would one survive such fatal fury

Casual court totally unheard of
Process primed with guilty gaze
Media flash its full frontal forth
Spinning this world to a dazzling daze

Judge, Jury, Jesus Christ
Powers bring some justice right
Many think they might pull a hesist
Answerable to how, where there's no fight

Self-justice will all should bring
May mercy's melody have somthing to sing.

Patience

2005-01-03T10:38:00.000+08:00

Really feel like strangling someone. Really, really.

Maybe my patience is wearing thin. Considering the fact that I have greater amount of patience is the past. Maybe it has worn thin over the years. Maybe I should just blow up and see what happens. Maybe lose a friend. Does it matter to me. That is the question that I am asking myself.

Oh well. Back to work.

Something to start anew

2005-01-01T14:04:00.000+08:00

First and foremost, Happy New Year one and all. Although I am not sure how many people read this blog. My New Year Resolution is not to make a resolution which is contradictory in nature because by making this resolution I have broken that resolution already. Thus, since I have broke all my resolutions I can start the new year again. :P

Welcome to My world of circular logic.

til we meet again.

Work Work Work

2004-12-29T20:00:00.000+08:00

Work Work Work. More work. Oh well. It looks like there is no rest for the wicked. Or is there?

Looking forward to Friday evening. It's going to be an interesting evening.

sayonara.

Back to Work again

2004-12-28T16:24:00.000+08:00

Looks like is it back to work again. I actually feel surprisingly energise. Maybe I just have sufficient amount of sleep and not going through my sleep deprivation phase. And surprisingly there is no Thursday blues. (Yeah I had Monday off)

I went for cosplay on Sunday (dun ask me why I was there), but I realised that the children of the next generation are encouraging the benefit of the culture that we have helped build over that past decade.

Not to sound egotistical, but I do wonder any of them have heard of Akira, Ghost in a Shell, Ah My Goddess!, Saint Seiya, Flame of Recca. But yeah, I am getting old, considering the fact that there are some many more anime's out in the market right now that I do not know about.

Oh well, good luck to the next generation, this cosplay has opened my eyes and see some wonders of persistence in create and sculpting a culture.

Adios

Christmas Eve

2004-12-24T21:19:00.000+08:00

Looks it's Christmas Eve again. Like every other Christmas Eve, I think I would be spending it alone again.

Looks like there is nothing much i can talk about again. Maybe ranting is not a wonderful solution after all.

Oh well, off to an early night then.

cheerios.

Melancholy

2004-12-22T21:34:00.000+08:00

Yeah that's right. A wave of melancholy has hit me. Maybe it's the festival mood. Not everyone has something to do over the Christmas week. I, for one, am stuck at home contemplating about life and the universe. Maybe it is my way being a scourge. Doesn't help if there is no one special to celebrate it with.

It's sad isn't it, a happy occasion giving me the blues which make blues magic a great joy to listen to. The fact is that the people i wish that are around aren't around. It doubles the mood of depression.

Had this discussion with a friend that romantism in Singapore is died. How can you Romance Singapore, when the idea of a proposal is "Dear, the letter has just arrived, why don't we ROM or our deposit will be forfeited."

Maybe it's my preception of the world in general, I can't help to think that there is a need for more romance in my life and yet I seem to be looking at all the wrong places.

Oh well, such is the way of life. Maybe someone will miraclous appear and save my soul.

ciao

It's a Boy

2004-12-21T04:13:00.000+08:00

Yes, I have finally started blogging. Seems a little late compared to others, well maybe it's just to air some of my frustrations.

It's a long road to civilisation. I always believed that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but this believe is seriously being tested.

Patience is a virtue. I have been saying that over the last 10 years of my life. Maybe that's why I didn't get very far. Maybe I should get my sorry little ass moving and see if there is someone over the horizon.

*Yoda's voice* Trying too hard you are. Relax you must. The world must you see.

*My voice* Yes Master Yoda...