[[*Endless Road_______Endless Journey]]*

Sunday, June 26, 2005

[[Drained...]]

Here's another post to add to an increasing rarely updated blog~!!

Ok...it's not that I hate to update my blog nowadays, but work is getting really tiring. There hasn't been much to talk about, and I don't like to talk about my work because of personal issues.............

Blah blah blah...excuses, excuses....

So anyway, yes, I am REALLY tired. Was playing some basketball with my secondary school mates last evening. I must say it was fantastically enjoyable. One, because we haven't got together to play for a long, long time. And next, because I've hardly exercised the last few months.

Now, I'm starting to feel the effects of being a lazybone. My whole body is aching so much. Everywhere feels stiff, and both my calves are hurting like mad because of cramps.

Man...I really should start exercising often.

Oh yeah, Joanne is going to fly off to Australia for studies. Going to be away for 2 years, I think? It's kind of a happy-sad thing. Happy because seeing friends being able to further their studies, which is never a bad thing, makes me...well...happy. Sad because the laws of reality states that as people grow apart in terms of both physical and mental distance, their friendships usually dwindle down the drain.

That's probably one of the few things making me decide not to go abroad for studies. Of course, there's always the money and family issues and such, but my friends are all so very important in my lives. Who can do without friends in their life?

It's like one of my pals, Yukun, who is considering to return to China in future for work. The work prospect of such a big and evolving market, not to mention returning to his roots, are undeniably tempting. But the thought of not being to hang out like all of us do now sounds kind of depressing.

Almost forgot that I wanna thank my secondary school pals. They are intending to pool money together (more than 10 bucks each) to buy a jersey for me. How sweet of them~!! The present is kind of belated, considering that my birthday is over for a few weeks, but the thought that they are spending that much money and their thoughts touches me. Gonna buy them a nice dinner next week.

If I get my pay, that is...

Whoever has heard of people working for more than a month but still not get their pay yet? Sounds totally ridiculous.

Gonna give a treat to buddy Chris too. Met up with him last night with Evon, and he looked a little terrible. Lack of sleep, he said.

So many treats to give my friends...but where's my bloody pay???

Argh...they better be punctual (in fact, already late) in issuing my pay next Thursday. If not, the recruit agency is gonna get a real earful from me, and several others to go along.

And so, that wraps up my post. Argentina vs Mexico later at 11:20pm. Bets, anyone? I'm going for a 2-1 win for Agentina. They look really good, not juz for this match, but for the final as well.

Till my next post (which I don't know when), take care everyone~!! *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|10:16 pm|

Sunday, June 19, 2005

[[Father's Day...and that SPG article]]

Happy Father's Day to all daddies in the world out there~!! On this day, it is important to recognise the importance and contributions of all fathers, especially when most people only remember Mother's Day and not Father's Day. Like some say, Father's Day is simply Mother's Day without any presents. Haha...very crude but well...I guess grown up men don't like to admit the fact that they do feel a need to be pampered by their children the way their wives are on Mother's Day.

Anyone read today's editon of The New Paper? About the report on the SPG's blog? Haha...I don't know why but I feel like laughing my head off over the column written about the SPG by none other than my course senior, Xiaxue (much as I hate to admit that she was my senior and my fac during my orientation). An interesting read, to say the least. I mean, it's not easy to comment on the opinions dished out by both women. But somehow, it goes to show how shallow some people here can get.

It's like...how SPG says she don't like dating local men, how the perception of expats are rich is usually wrong while at the same time admitting that more often than not they do have more cash to spare...

In the end, it's still about money, isn't it?

It's hard to dispute the fact that people need, and love, money. But it's really sad to base any relationship on money. Money is important, because it buys you the essential needs and satisfy certain wants in every lives. Without money, one would probably be unable to survive. But seeing how money has become an obsession in many societies degrades every single principle of being a human being.

Especially in a society so small like this sunny little island. From young, every child is thought that money gives you more power and standing in the society. Thus, every parent has in mind what kind of route their children should take: get into EM1, score 4 A* in PSLE, achieve distinctions in the O and A Levels, get into university and get a degree, become a doctor, engineer, lawyer...

Not that wanting the best for your children is the wrong thing, but the way that they go about it. That's why I'm glad and thankful for the amount of freedom my parents grant me since I was young. Like every kid, I was given pressure to excel, but my parents did not overdo it, probably the way they did to my brother. The lucky thing was my brother could handle all the pressure put on him.

I'm not sure I would be able to handle that kind of pressure if it was applied on me. Certainly, I would have become either really depressed, or much more rebellious than I was back in secondary school.

So, on this day, I would like to thank my parents for what they have done over the last 20-odd years for me. It's never easy to be a parent, and as I grow older, I appreciate much more what they had done for me.

So dad...can you please buy me a Subaru Impreza WRX STI? I'll really appreciate it~!!

Wahahaha...I'm only kidding~!!

Till the next time! Take care everyone! And Happy Father's Day!!

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|10:34 pm|

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

[[Bore, Bored, Bored-ed]]

Been wanting to type in an entry for this week, but haven't got any idea exactly what I really wanna talk about for this week.

In that case, let's start with the mundane stuff. Juz finished my third official day on work, and I have to say that it really has been quite a ride. I don't think I've talked so much in the whole of my 20 years as compared to the past 3 days. Enquiry calls can come in non-stop at times, and sometimes you can absolutely no calls for a few minutes. Hope I didn't make any huge mistakes these 3 days. I guess everyone will need some time to get used to the job, but as of now, I'm feeling fairly comfortable and slightly enjoying the job.

Tomorrow's off day!! So glad that I can finally see the sun when I wake up! Been waking up at like 5:30am the last 3 days in order to get to work by 8am. That is really tiring. What's more, today I even overslept on the train! Was travelling towards Jurong East and have to change train to go home because the Jurong East is 1 of the terminals of the North-South line. In the end I happily slept till the train picked up its next batch of passengers and moved towards Marina Bay. A good thing I woke up before the train reached Bukit Batok. Phew~...

What's on for tomorrow? Well...it's gonna be a whole day at home! No plans to go anywhere, and I think I'd rather stay at home and recuperate. And read the books I borrowed last Sunday from the library. Time to catch up on some reading.

Hope all my friends and buddies who are in NS now are doing great. Starting to miss them quite a bit. Yukun's booking out next Thursday, so I guess I'll be able to meet up with my secondary school buddies next Saturday. Wonder when Chris is booking out. Shall message him 1 of these days.

It seems like June would be over really soon. Juz last Wednesday was my birthday, and now we are already in mid-June. That's really fast. Very soon we'll see July, then August, then September, and then it's my turn to get my ass into the army!!

Can't wait for that day actually. Haha...but will really miss my my friends when I enlist though, especially the wonderful colleagues I've made at Singtel the last month or so.

Alright, I guess that's all I have to talk about. Wonder what I can say for my next entry...hmm...

Till the next time, goodbye!! *sMiLeZ*

Sometimes, there really isn't any point in trying too hard or giving too much. It's usually the simplest and smallest of things that matters.

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|9:53 pm|

Sunday, June 12, 2005

[[The last full weekend]]

This is so sad. It's the last full weekend I'm going to have for a long, long time. From next week on, I'm going to have to work on alternate Saturdays and Sundays each week. Sighx...

On a more positive note, at least I got a job. And I have wonderful colleagues too, though most of us will very likely be on different shifts. 2 more weeks and I'll get my pay!! Can't wait for time to pass by quickly more than ever.

It has been a pretty good Saturday. Met up with my secondary school English teacher, Mrs Chan, along with 3 of my secondary school mates. Mrs Chan is going to Tanglin Sec to become their new VP. I feel happy and sad at the same time. Happy because she deserves a promotion. I think I mentioned somewhere in an ancient post of mine, but gotta mention again. Mrs Chan is probably the best teacher I had in my whole life. Given my rebellious nature back then when I was 16, she was the only one who could qwell the teen streak in me, almost like my second mum. That's why I'm happy, because her hard work and dedication has been recognised and she has been given a promotion. So, why am I sad? Reason being now that she has left Nan Hua, I seem to lose any reason to go back to the school for any visits. Already there weren't many reasons to go back to the school, especially since they shifted campus and became a much more renowned school. Now that the juniors I know have graduated and Mrs Chan taking up her new position at the end of the current school holidays, I guess there would be few chances to go back in future.

Mrs Chan treated us to lunch at a restuarant in NUS too. That was really nice of her, because the food ain't exactly that cheap. And it was great that we had an enjoyable chat. Really hope we can meet her up again soon.

Man...I'm starting to feel real sleepy even though I took a nap in the evening. Haiz...really getting old already. Hope the first day of work next Monday would go on smoothly. Wish me luck ya?

Till the next time, take care everyone! *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|1:44 am|

Thursday, June 09, 2005

[[Happy Belated Birthday!!]]

Boo!! I'm finally 20!! Getting so old already man. Damn...never could imagine that I am finally 20. So this is to wish a belated happy birthday to myself. Haha...

Let's start from June 7. Met my secondary school pals (Ken, Jiantong, Yukun, Defang, Jinglin) for dinner. It was a treat for both myself and Yukun. Me because it's my birthday the next day, and Yukun cos he's enlisted today. Had a real sumptous dinner and slacked for a while after that. It's going to be a long time before we get another chance to slack like that again. Thanks a lot guys!! For being some of my best buddies for so many years!

Got so many happy birthday SMS-es this year. I wasn't surprised the first came from Pearlie. Hehe...thanks a million!! Haven't talked to you for quite some time, so I hope to see you online some time ya? But I was surprised that the second came from Yuanrong. Didn't expect her to remember. Thanks a lot too!!

On to my birthday. It started out on a real bad note!! Because I woke up late for work and ended up borrowing money from my father to take a cab to work. It was $16.30!! Not as if I ain't poor enough now...sighx. But anywayz I gonna really thank Lynn. If not for her birthday SMS I would probably have snored all the way till god knows what time it will be. Many thanks!!

Met up with my dear godsis, Peishan, after work. She's the first to give me a present, and treated me to dinner too. Really nice of her, isn't that so? That's why I think I'm so lucky. Really sorry that I couldn't get her a present in time for her birthday because the first pay comes only at the end of the month. Will make it up to you when I get my pay ya? Hehx

Met up with my poly friends at ChinaBlack in the time. And I got the chance to drive Wilfred's dad's car to club!! The Lancer was a cool drive!! And I'm really surprised that so many people turned up. Thanks to Wilfred, Terence, Joel, Adam, Clarence, Jabin, Ruitang, Evon, Zhiqing and Weiling for being there. And of cos, the biggest thanks have to be reserved for dear Chris. Not only did he pay for my cover charge, but he squeezed through tons of people, from one end of the dance floor to the other, to request the DJ to wish me a happy birthday!! Man...I was real shocked to hear my name booming through the speakers of the club. And real touched too. Chris is THE MAN!! Thanks buddy!!

And of cos, there are so many other people I wanna thank. My secondary pals who remembered my birthday, Jennifer for not only remembering but also posting such a big happy birthday to me on her blog and the peepz from Singtel too. Thanks everyone! Because of all of you, my 20th birthday would, for a very very long time, be the most special for me.

It might had been more special if I had received a happy birthday wish from someone, but nonetheless, June 8 2005 is the most precious day to me.

Once again, thanks a lot everyone!!!

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|10:03 pm|

Sunday, June 05, 2005

[[It's June~!!]]

Welcome to my first entry for the month of June!! As usual, time really flies and we are already into the mid-year of 2005. Man...that is real fast.

I love this month for so many reasons. One is because my birthday's coming! Not that I really celebrate my birthday, but it happens to be something that occurs only once a year. And guess what...I'm gonna be 20 this year!! Dearie me...how much I've aged!! Really couldn't have imagined that I would be this old this soon. I hate growing up!!

And it comes as no surprise that I'm probably not gonna celebrate my birthday again this year. I don't think I've ever really celebrated a single one. Haha...not that I'm complaining though. It's good that everything is low-key. At least people don't realised that I'm already so old!! And yeah, the last few years were like the only years that I start receiving any presents. Really appreciate the presents people gave over the last few years. Thanks a whole lot!! I'm juz glad that people do remember, because most don't. It is always the thought that counts, isn't that do? =)

This June would probably not be so positively remembered though, because so many of my friends are going to or have already enlisted for NS. It is so sad that I'm only going in during September. Why can't they juz enlist me in June? The thought of losing slack buddies, such as Chris and my secondary school mates, is a little too much. I've come to be so used to slacking with these great pals. It's going to be a tough few months ahead.

On a brighter note though, enlisting in September did give me a chance to meet some really great new people in the form of my Singtel colleagues. They are perhaps the greatest bunch of colleagues I've come across. So glad that they were the ones chosen to be part of our particular training group because training wouldn't be that fun or enjoyable without them. Sad thing is training is over next Tuesday, and all of us would probably be in different schedules once we officially start work.

So, this June might be pretty eventful or very uneventful. For sure I'm looking forward to get my pay!! It's only coming at the end of the month, but I shall WAIT!! And the opening of the movie, Initial D, too. Can't wait to see all those cool cars in high-octane action!!

Hope it's going to be a great June for everyone. Till the next entry, goodbye!! *sMiLeZ*

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|12:12 am|