[[*Endless Road_______Endless Journey]]*

Sunday, May 29, 2005

[[A Birthday Wish]]

Was it you who spoke the words that things would happen but not to me
Of things are gonna happen naturally
Oh taking your advice I'm looking on the bright side
And balancing the whole thing
But often times those words they get tangled up in lines
And the bright lights turn to night
Until the dawn it brings
Another day to sing about the magic that was you and me

Cause you and I both loved
What you and I spoke of
Others just dream of
Others only read of the love
The love that I love

See I'm all about them words
Over numbers, unencumbered numbered words
Hundreds of pages, pages, pages forwards
More words then I had ever heard and I feel so alive

Cause you and I both loved
What you and I spoke of
And others just read of and if you could see now

Now now...
You and I, you and I
Not so little you and I anymore
And with this silence brings a moral story
More importantly evolving is the glory of a boy

Cause you and I both loved
What you and I spoke of
Others just dream of
Then if you could see me now
Well I'm almost finally out of
I'm finally out of
Finally dee dee dee dee dee dee
Well I am almost finally finally
I am free...oh I'm free

And it's okay if you have go away
Just remember the telephone it works in both ways
But if I never ever hear it ring
If nothing else I'll think the bells inside
Have finally found you someone else and that's okay
Cause I'll remember everything you sang

Cause you and I both loved
What you and I spoke of
And others just read of and if you could see now
Well I'm almost finally of
Finally out of
Finally dee dee dee dee dee dee
Well I'm almost finally finally out of words

~~~Jason Mraz - You and I Both~~~

Juz wanna use this entry to wish someone a happy 20th birthday. Not so sure whether she would be reading this, and neither can I say it's going out for someone special, because she probably isn't that special anymore. Or rather, I couldn't say she's someone special anymore. But still, my heart goes out to you on this day. Enjoy this very day and may you be blessed with all the goodness that is there for you. Take care ya? *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|1:57 am|

Thursday, May 26, 2005

[[Miracles, miracles...]]

Damn...miracles do happen in this world.

Within a day, not juz one, but TWO (and I really mean TWO), miracles happened. Talk about coincidences.

Firstly, Liverpool actually won the European Champions League! This is actually a team that failed to finish above Everton in its domestic league but managed to beat Juventus, Chelsea and finally, AC Milan, to win the Champions League. And if you think that was unbelievable, you gotta look at how they won the final.

They looked beaten from the moment Maldini scored within the first minute. And mind you, it was Liverpool who kicked off the first half. By the time it was half-time, they looked like they were already cast into hell, trailing 3-0 with only another half to go.

And the unthinkable actually happened.

In 6 crazy minutes (from the 54th to 60th), they scored 3 times!! Although I have to say that, after looking at the replays, the penalty decision for the third goal was a little dodgy and questionable. But you still have to give credit to this team for displaying the English "never-say-die" attitude. They fought till the end and eventually got their reward, beating Milan on penalties.

Milan have only themselves to blame, for all I saw was complacency from them in the second half. As for the Man of the Match, Jerzy Dudek was on everyone's lips. But my vote goes to Jamie Carragher. He epitomizes every fighting spirit the team has gone the whole season through. Why he wasn't even nominated for Player of the Year was pure injustice.

And now, for the second miracle...

Carrie Underwood has juz won the American Idol. For a Bo fan, I am still coming to terms as to why she had won. This season's competition was really for Bo to lose, and perhaps that was what happened. He didn't have the best of nights during the finals, but in my opinion, neither did Carrie.

I can't help but feel that Simon Cowell wanted Carrie to win all along. It was quite obvious that he was pretty biased and generous with his comments about Carrie. It is unfair to say that Carrie didn't deserve to win a single bit, but I didn't think she was special enough to win.

Anywayz, I hope Bo would be able to cut an album of his own. Somehow, I feel the situation would become similar to American Idol 2. Ruben won, but Clay sold more albums. I certainly would be one anticipating a Bo album. He might not have won, but he still rawks!!

As you see, miracles really do happen in this world. And they happen because people have enough faith and believe in themselves. That is perhaps the only way of giving yourself a chance to turn the impossible to a probable.

Therefore, have faith and belief in everything you do. Because you'll never know when fate will be kind enough to shower you a miracle that could change your whole life.

Time to sign off. Till the next time~! *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|8:20 pm|

Monday, May 23, 2005

[[Where's the weekend?!?!]]

So much for the long weekend. HOW COME IT IS OVER SO SOON?!?!?! Man...I haven't really enjoyed myself enough and it's back to work tomorrow again. Sighx...

Had a lot to do throughout the whole weekend though. It began on Friday when me, Wilfred and Cheryl went to the airport to see off Jem and his friend. Those two lucky guys, backpacking in Europe and Middle East for 3 weeks. I wish I had the money to do that too. They should be in Oman right now. It must be really so so fun.

Saturday was probably the worst of the lot. Because Man United lost in the FA Cup final. It is such a hard pill to swallow, especially when they had so many chances to score and win, and Arse-nal played like wimps for more than 120 minutes. No thanks to the referee too. He did such a poor job and made a joke out of the standard of Premiership referees. Even a 10 year-old can do a much better job. So pissed off...

Sunday was better though. Had a BBQ at a secondary school friend's condo, and about 15 people turn up, I think. It was great meeting up with them again, although some couldn't make it, which was such a shame. Hopefully we would get another chance to have such a gathering again. Always pleases me and never fail to make my day when I get to meet up with people from secondary school.

Was at the beach with Wilfred today. Didn't spend much time there, about 2 hours to be exact. Sat there to feel the sea breeze blowing into us, talking about life and such. Left at around 6pm and met up with his friend, Zhiqing, for dinner at Tanjong Pagar. Ate at Maxwell Road and then walked around and continued eating when we got to Chinatown. I know I know...guys you say, never fail to stop eating. But hey, you only live once, ain't that so?

Anywayz we shared a table at Chinatown with 2 Aussie couples, and had quite a chat with 1 of the man. He is really a nice guy, although I find it hard to comprehend his slang on a few occasions. Said they were from Victoria and had been on vacation for more than 2 weeks. They were at China before coming to Singapore, and today was their third day here. A pity they would be leaving tomorrow night, if not I would have recommended them to take a look at Mambo Nite. Heez~

Juz that chat re-iterated my desire to visit Australia once I get the chance. I would love to spend a few weeks or even a month on vacation there. They have so many nice places to visit. The fabulous nature reserves, dolphin lagoons, white sandy beaches and so on. BRING ME TO AUSTRALIA NOW!!!!

So many thoughts running amok in my mind now. I guess I better stop here, before I really go crazy. Haha...the realisation that my next available time to go on a vacation would be after NS, and that is like almost 2 1/2 years away? HELP!!!!! This is very much soul-degrading. And unlike in the past, how I wish for time to really fly by now. PLEASE DO!!!

Haha...really time to sign off. Take care everyone and see ya soon. *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|11:08 pm|

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

[[Bored and Restless]]

Ok...I don't think I have to make it look so obvious that I'm really bored and restless eh?

It has been quite a topsy-turvy week, and that's only 3 days.

For a start, it's been a real huge regret that 1 of my fellow colleague and friend, Kenneth, had decided to quit the job. It's a real shame, because all of us were really starting to warm up to each other. And a real pity that he had been forced to make such a decision. Don't wish to comment too much on the subject, lest I offend any individual or organisation, but it is really a waste.

On a brighter note, we celebrated another colleague's birthday today, although Tommy already turned 24 yesterday. But better late than never, right? It was such a nice little surprise planned for him. Everyone had fun, and although his look didn't give much away, I can tell he really appreciated and am touched by the little gesture.

Hopefully we would be able to plan some sort of an outing after work this Friday. It must be really fun to hang out with them, regardless of what we do.

And hopefully a class outing can be successfully planned too. Probably the last time the class could have some sort of meaningful get-together before everyone really start going their seperate ways. It is interesting to think of how I may possibly cross the path of an ex-classmate twenty years later. In a preferable scenario, I hope I would never cross that path with any of my ex-classmates being a rival of work or anything.

It is strange but I can't help but feel kinda empty at times. It seems like I am missing something in my life but yet I don't feel like I am or I should be missing anything. Life has been pretty smooth-sailing, nothing really rocking the boat or anything. And it's not as if I'm boring the shit out of my pants. Life can be so full of mysteries sometimes. I hate feeling that I'm a stranger even to myself.

I fully understand that life is a journey full of surprises, but sometimes, the heart is strong enough only for certain and/or limited ones. I'm barely 20 and already I am feeling old and weary, like how I don't enjoy sports as much as I do in the past. I need to find a way to get some motivation back...

Oh yeah, before I end off...the finals of American Idol 4 is next week. From today's performance, it looks like either Carrie or Vonzell would be going off. But it doesn't matter really, because BO IS GONNA WIN!!! Hahaha...okok I don't need to make it so obvious that I support Bo, but he has been a cut above the rest. America seemed to be a little deaf for a few episodes this season (Nicol Smith certainly did not deserve to go out so early), but I'm sure that, by now, they know who is their idol.

And I'm certain I will get a copy of Bo's album when he releases 1, because he is that damn good. Certainly a breath of fresh air compared to all the other idols in previous seasons.

I'll sign off here. Till I see you again on the next entry, goodbye!!

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|10:43 pm|

Saturday, May 14, 2005

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Time for another late blog, and a long awaited one. It's like...3:37am now? Haha...I should be snoring away by now, but well...I'm not! Gonna rush through this and get some rest because there's something to do on the later part of the day.

My good friend Yukun is going back to China for 2 weeks. A last chance to visit his relatives and return to his native home before he enlist for NS in June. Looks like the next 2 weekends would be a quiet one, as the usual gang of us would gather at his house on weekend nights to watch soccer and juz talk crap and play game. And we would all probably be watching the FA Cup final and Champions League final alone. Sighx...half the excitement gone already.

A few of us are going to see him off later. Have to check in by 2pm, and the flight would take off at around 4:30pm. And it's my first trip to the Changi Airport MRT station! What's more, I haven't visited "the best international airport" for almost 8 years!! Come to think of it, the last time I went there was probably in primary school. Oh dear...time really flies and I'm getting old.

Should be a long day, since the MRT trip is like 1.5 hours between Boon Lay and Changi Airport? Man...it really is far. So now you know why I haven't been to the airport for so long. Kinda understandable for someone who rarely goes overseas, and when he does, it's more often than not Sentosa. Lolx

Juz wondering what else to write on and I remembered my first week of training with Singtel is over. Next Monday will be having the first test. So sad right? Go for job training still got test, and must pass. Perhaps things don't seem that easy afterall. And I need some pay quick!! Running out of cash so quickly.

To summarise, it has been quite a wonderful week. The brain's overloaded with lots of information, and it feels like bursting. And my eyes could hardly stay open. But it's been a lot of fun hanging around with new colleagues. Everyone's friendly, lots to talk about and stuff...it seems a real pleasant environment to start with. Hope that this carries on for the next 15 weeks.

All right, time to get a deserved rest now. Hopefully the next entry wouldn't be too long away. Till then, have a wonderful weekend everyone!! *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|3:37 am|

Monday, May 09, 2005

[[First Day]]

I've officially started work today. Actually, it's only training for the first three weeks. Thank goodness I'm gonna get paid for it.

And guess what? I once mentioned I would kinda miss waking up at 6:30am everyday and going to work at my attachment company. My wish couldn't have come more true man! I have to wake up at the same time everyday to reach my workplace on time. Serangoon North...it's equally far compared to Upper Paya Lebar. Sighx...

But anywayz, the first day was pretty good. Not too stressful. I suppose orientation is always like that. The following days and weeks would probably be unlike today. So juz have to brace myself. And of cause, things can always get better when they want to, right?

Oh yeah, did I mention this cute girl at work? Hahaha...her name's Lynn. She has been working at Singtel for quite a few months, ever since she graduated from NYJC. Working full-time now at Singtel and studying part-time at MDIS. Damn...that must really be tough. You can only admire people like that. Studying full-time and working part-time is hard enough, but the other way round? And she's like only 19?

I guess I'm quite fortunate in that sense. I don't really need this job and money, because I can juz waste myself for 4 months without much money. But I wonder if I could train myself to be that tough if circumstances force me to. I'll probably go mad, I think.

Haven't got much else to talk about. Maybe when I start work proper, I'll have more experiences to let everyone know.

And yeah...she's leaving for Hawaii for 2 weeks tomorrow night. Guess she'll have lots of fun while she's there. Hmm...maybe you would be reading this. If you do, be safe while you have lots of fun ya? Have a safe journey too. *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|9:39 pm|

Friday, May 06, 2005

[[Bright Lights]]

Things are looking pretty good these few days.

I've got a job with Singtel!! And the contract term ends nicely juz before my enlistment, which is a good and bad thing. Good because I don't have to worry about what to do during these four months, and bad because I probably wouldn't have so much free time to spend with some of my friends who will be enlisting in June. Gotta thank Wil for helping me get the job. Thanks a lot ya? =)

And to Cheryl...I'm so happy for you!! Why? Because you will get to see me and be my colleague for the next four months!! Exciting for you, isn't it? But I feel so sad for myself...lolx I'm juz kidding! It's great to have a friend working in the same company. Helps in a lot of ways, right?

And my results are out! This is definitely my best semester, because I got one A, one B+ and one B for my modules! Okok...there are only three modules, but still the result is pretty good. Kinda lucky but I was expecting to get B+ for New Communications Technology instead of Professional Preparation.

So looking forward to working with Chris and gang for the Panasonic Digital Film Fest. I'm that eager to do filming again, because it is so much fun! But of cause, the hard and stressful work is always there, and the time I have for other activities will be considerably shorter because of work. Still, I wanna film. It might juz burn out all the time I have until the end of June, but heck it. Life's much more worthwhile when you things to do and work and look forward to rather than remaining stagnant and rotting in one place.

My nose is peeling big time! It really sucks when you get sunburnt, but well...at least I'm comforted by the fact that it's only peeling and not dropping. No way will I ever relish my nose dropping off like Jacko, even with his fortune.

And damn it. I juz realised Google is a more powerful search engine than Yahoo. Oh my god...argh. Don't ask me why...it's juz so...

Embarrassing.

So anywayz, I'll be ending here. My head's heavy and I'm starting to see things sideways. Haha...not so serious but I think I do need to catch some sleep because I haven't had much lately. So long, everyone! *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|1:32 am|

Monday, May 02, 2005

[[It's getting HOT in here~!!]]

Whew~...I feeling so red and hot all over my body now. I'm looking like I was roasted or something right now.

Actually, I'm kinda roasted by the hot sun today. Damn...really hate those ugly tan lines. It's so strange to look tanned and red on the arms and quite fair for the rest of the body. I think I'm gonna start peeling a little after a few days.

Anywayz, it has been a really great day. Met up with my secondary school friends for a day out at Sentosa. So thankful for the long Labour Day weekend. It gave us a good opportunity to catch up with one another. Though only about 15 out 0f 58 people from both classes came, it was still great because there was loads of fun.

I feel so much like complaining and cursing the hot sun for the whole day, but hey, it was so much better than raining right? If it was slightly cooler, it would be almost perfect. You don't know how freaking hot the sand on the beach was. It almost cooked my feet! I'm so sure you can fry an egg there. Haha...ok perhaps that was an exaggeration, but it was really hot.

Beach volleyball, swimming, gawking at hot babes on the beach...damn, should really visit Sentosa more often!! Lolx...it's a good place to really hang out. And I enjoy chilling out with my secondary school friends too, cos it's always so much fun and laughs.

Got time we gotta get together again ya, guys? Take care everyone! *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|10:29 pm|